Timothy Banks

Paper Fold Wings, Original Painting

2025

Artist Comments
A little owl stands stoically, quietly lost in thought. Each fold, shadow, and shape adds to its quiet presence. A study in texture and stillness, the crisp edges and layered blues evoke origami and storybook charm.

About the Artist
Artist Timothy Banks paints stylized animals that look like origami brought to life—folded with precision, yet softened by the fluidity of watercolor. “Each animal begins as a sketch, but I build in movement, memory, and personality as I go,” says Timothy. A longtime illustrator with a background in children’s books and commercial work, he eventually turned his attention to personal paintings filled with bold shapes, layered colors, and expressive lines. His animals often hint at something deeper: a quiet emotion, a sense of play, or a flash of familiarity. Timothy works from a sun-drenched parlor studio in a historic 19th-century Charleston building with tall ceilings and views of the city’s rooftops. When he’s not painting, he’s usually cycling around town, kayaking through Lowcountry creeks, or making art with his three daughters.

Words that describe this painting: bird, owl, geometric, character, whimsical, stylized, origami, narrative, animals, outsider, watercolor painting, blue

Paper Fold Wings
Timothy Banks
Watercolor painting on paper
Ready to frame
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2025
6 in. h x 4 in. w
0 lbs. 0 oz.