A yellow-headed blackbird stands on brown wheat with a light blue background in vivid, striking bird artwork.
Original bird painting "Elusive" by Canadian artist Jeff Dillon depicting a yellow-headed blackbird standing on brown wheat against a light blue background.
Abstract painting of a yellow-headed blackbird among tall grass on a light blue background.
Original bird painting "Elusive" by Canadian artist Jeff Dillon depicting a yellow-headed blackbird standing on brown wheat against a light blue background.
Original painting by Jeff Dillon. A yellow-headed blackbird stands on brown wheat with a light blue background in vivid, striking bird artwork.

#135 – Elusive – Original Painting

$1,200
SKU: 135A
Original Painting Size: 12" x 12"
Original Date: September 2018

A quiet moment in the Canadian landscape, this original painting by Canadian artist Jeff Dillon captures a yellow-headed blackbird moving through long grass caught in evening wind. Built in heavy body acrylic on canvas, the work carries a sense of motion and stillness existing at the same time, where wildlife and landscape briefly settle into balance.

Riding long grass in the wind, this yellow-headed blackbird rests quietly; its silhouette bounces along with the tufty perch. The black feathers pick up a midnight-blue cast from the waning evening light. With its eyes partially obscured, the bird feels inconspicuous, almost like a little sleuth observing its surroundings. The yellow details of its delicate head stand out against the darker tones, while the tall grass moves in ochre browns and burnt sienna hues.
The accompanying Certificate of Authenticity is also hand-signed and numbered by the artist.

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