Stopping momentarily too long at traffic lights or pausing mid-step on a busy sidewalk—this is the impact of the Australian Rainbow Lorikeet when spotted in mass swirling above. A mesmerizing spectacle unfolds overhead—a swirling vortex of iridescent birds, the Australian Rainbow Lorikeet.

These feathered kaleidoscopes momentarily eclipse the blue sky. Fiery reds, dazzling blues, and sun-kissed yellows. It’s a sensory overload, a breathtaking display of nature’s flamboyant artistry.

Yes, their calls might be a touch raucous, a chorus that rivals a group of excited chatterboxes. But hey, when you look that good, a little eccentricity is allowed, right? It’s all part of the package, like a flamboyant outfit demanding a bold entrance.

With this Rainbow Lorikeet painting, I have captured their chaotic movements as they dance in the sky. The splashes of colour break away from my usual black-and-white painting style. I guess because there is no other real way of depicting them in black-and-white that still perfectly demonstrates their presence and character.