{"title":"Birds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWelcome to my collection of feathery friends! I am captivated by birds, both big and small. Their carefree spirit, their vibrant colors and majestic poses are enticing and awe-inspiring. This curated experience of birds has a variety of small and large, vibrant and subtle, gentle and powerful! Enjoy your time perusing the selection! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"night-flight","title":"“Night Flight”","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24x24 inch painting of a Great Horned Owl - this time in flight! It’s nice to get these creatures in different poses. I’d say I’m very pleased with the composition for this specific canvas - this bird of prey fits well in this misty landscape. This is my favorite owl painting so far! 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My wife and I caught a glimpse of a pair of them on a local lake here in San Diego, what a treat!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Luke Vann Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47295229919485,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/8067\/2765\/files\/IMG_7969.heic?v=1773345084"},{"product_id":"disco-chicken","title":"\"Disco Chicken\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e11x14in acrylic on panel. Not framed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eThe “peacock” as we like to call it, is the most recognizable exotic bird known to man. It was at one time quite exotic located primarily in the Asian continent, but because of its beautiful feathers, display and easy-to-manage nature, it has since been proliferated all over the known world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiving in San Diego, I have had plenty of run-ins with peacocks, whether at the San Diego Zoo in which they would walk the pathways of the park or in someones back yard - I have seen my fair share of Indian Peafowl. I have fond memories of working with these creatures when taking care of the animals at Indian Hills Camp in Jamul. 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The wigeons have a beautiful scale-like plumage throughout, and a beautiful light blue bill similar to a pintail. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis brown and blue combination is so complementary and sings to my soul. This one happens to be one of my wife’s favorites! (She likes when I paint female birds!)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Luke Vann Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47318151004413,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/8067\/2765\/files\/IMG_7977.heic?v=1773345086"},{"product_id":"neotropical","title":"“Neotropical”","description":"\u003cp\u003e11x14 inch acrylic painting on panel. Frame not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday we have for you a Blue-and-yellow Macaw\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat a beautiful bird! These Macaws hail from the Neotropical regions of the Americas. Along with their Scarlet counterparts, these primarily South American Parrots are so vivid and refreshing to the eye. I love the bright bluish teal dorsum (back) and bright yellowish orange venter (front).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Do you need a splash of color in your life? These parrots would do! The combination of color and flight speaks of a vivacious and free-spirited creature. Maybe that’s why I want to paint these colorful avian friends, because I need a little more vitality and carefree elements in my life. 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