Crown of Spines

A single, piercing eye holds you captive, framed by a crown of spiky feathers rendered in a thousand meticulous dots and lines. This is not just a bird—it’s a quiet force of nature, its presence humming with ancient wisdom and untamed spirit. The artist’s pen dances across the paper, building texture from shadow and light, turning ink into feather, into breath. Though rendered in monochrome, the image pulses with life—a study in contrast, character, and quiet intensity. You can almost hear the rustle of its plumage, the pause before flight. It’s a portrait not of spectacle, but of sovereignty: a small creature wearing its wildness like armour. A collector’s piece that whispers of thorn veld secrets and the dignity found in stillness.

Art Size: 32cm x 32cm
Medium: Limited Edition Art Print
Artist: Bob Thixton