Items Similar to "Masks We Wear, Sometimes it's a Cape" Oil Painting, Kingfisher
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 9
3rd Version (Ben Patterson)"Masks We Wear, Sometimes it's a Cape" Oil Painting, Kingfisher2022
2022
$500
£379.79
€437.65
CA$704.12
A$780.63
CHF 410.25
MX$9,553.57
NOK 5,123.59
SEK 4,809.01
DKK 3,266.77
About the Item
3rd Version (Ben Patterson)’s "Masks We Wear, Sometimes it's a Cape" is a 2022 oil painting on cradled panel measuring 12 x 9 x 1.5 inches. The work is unframed but ready to hang. This minimal yet imaginative portrait features a kingfisher perched elegantly on a pale, winding branch. The bird’s feathers are stylized to resemble a flowing cape, adding a heroic or transformative quality to the composition.
Patterson uses a muted tan background to direct full attention to the subject, emphasizing its dynamic silhouette and the clever interplay between realism and symbolism. The kingfisher’s natural textures—especially the fine detail of its plumage and beak—contrast sharply with the flowing stylization of its cape-like feathers, rendered in a saturated turquoise with bold outlines. The work balances whimsical narrative with a sleek contemporary finish.
As part of Patterson’s "Masks We Wear" series, this piece explores the roles we adopt and the quiet power of identity and self-presentation. Subtle yet striking, it is a compelling addition to any collection seeking intimate works that offer narrative depth through elegant minimalism.
- Creator:3rd Version (Ben Patterson) (1982, American)
- Creation Year:2022
- Dimensions:Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)
- Medium:
- Movement & Style:
- Period:
- Condition:
- Gallery Location:Denver, CO
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1308214431972
Ben Patterson, working under the moniker 3rd Version, produces imaginative paintings that synthesize high realism with lowbrow illustration techniques from his Colorado studio. Born in Mesa, Arizona in 1982, Patterson developed his "highlow" approach to create cohesive works featuring meticulously rendered animals integrated with graphic, two-dimensional design elements. This method reflects his artistic philosophy centered on contradictions and unexpected juxtapositions. Patterson's career trajectory began with illustration-style characters addressing complex social concepts before shifting toward realistic animal subjects that examine environmental and social issues. At 27, he committed to full-time painting, guided by the principle that each artwork should influence the next creation. His 2022 achievements included producing 57 paintings, exhibiting in over 16 group shows spanning Los Angeles to Philadelphia, and completing a large-scale mural at Fiddler's Green in Colorado. His hand-painted surreal worlds are represented by select galleries across the United States including Abend Gallery.
About the Seller
5.0
Platinum Seller
Premium sellers with a 4.7+ rating and 24-hour response times
Established in 1990
1stDibs seller since 2019
747 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Denver, CO
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View All"Masks We Wear, to Transform", Bird with a Bird Mask Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
3rd Version's (Ben Patterson) "Masks We Wear, to Transform" is a 2022 oil painting on cradled panel measuring 18 x 24 x 1.5 inches. The work is unframed but ready to hang. Centered a...
Category
2010s American Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Masks We Wear, Overtaking the Past" - Oil painting, Masked Coyote and Bird
Located in Denver, CO
3rd Version's (Ben Patterson) "Masks We Wear, Overtaking the Past" is a 2022 oil on masonite panel measuring 24 x 36 x 0.5 inches, with a framed size of 25 x 37 inches. The painting ...
Category
2010s American Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
"Blue Jay" Original Oil Painting by Susan McDonnell, Avian Art
By Susan McDonell
Located in Denver, CO
Susan McDonnell's "Blue Jay," created in 2021, is a masterful oil on panel that captures the vibrant essence and lively demeanor of its avian subject. Measuri...
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
$3,000 Sale Price
20% Off
"Confetti of Life" Original Oil Painting, Two Blue Birds with Patterned Leaves
Located in Denver, CO
Andrada Trapnell's "Confetti of Life" is a captivating original artwork created in 2024. This piece measures 20 x 16 inches and is ready to hang. The painting depicts a blue harmony ...
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
"Break From Flight, " Oil painting Featuring a bird
By Morgan Cameron
Located in Denver, CO
Morgan Cameron’s (US based) “Break From Flight” is an oil painting on panel that depicts a bird perched on a branch with fruit.
This painting is unframed, but ready to hang.
Abou...
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Just One Lick" by 3rd Version, Whimsical Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
"Just One Lick" is a 2024 acrylic and oil painting on cotton canvas by 3rd Version (Ben Patterson), measuring 36 x 24 x 1 inches, with a framed size of 38 x 26 inches. The work is un...
Category
2010s American Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Oil, Panel
You May Also Like
Kingfisher painting, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Painted using acrylic paint ( partially airbrushed ) onto 3mm thick MDF-backed canvas measuring 40x50cm. My kingfisher painting is based upon a ph...
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Woodpecker-Woody Love, Over the Moon, Bird, Nature, Animals, Original painting
By Anya Simmons
Located in Deddington, GB
We are so blessed with such a variety of beautiful bird species within the UK. I feel inspired and 'Over The Moon' with joy, watching them and listening to their little bird songs ea...
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Board
Blue bird Joanna Flatau Contemporary art portrait painting colour blue animal
By Joanna Flatau
Located in Paris, FR
Acrylic paint on canvas
Unique work
Hand-signed lower right by the artist
Joanna Flatau was born in Varsaw, Poland.
She graduated from Varsaw History of Arts University and from th...
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Contemporary British Acrylic Painting Woodpecker Bird on Pine Cone Tree
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Woodpecker in Pine Tree
by Ben George Powell, British contemporary artist
signed
acrylic on canvas, unframed
canvas: 12 x 9 inches
provenance: private collection of this artists work...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
'Kingfisher' Photorealist painting of a small blue bird on a lock gate, vivid
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Kingfisher' by Ben Waddams is a Contemporary Realist Wildlife oil painting of a vivid blue kingfisher. With such incredible detail.
Ben Waddams is a British wildlife artist livin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Kingfisher
Located in Bozeman, MT
With a striking palette and sharp, swirling textures, Kingfisher offers a modern reimagining of this elusive marshland bird. The stylized rendering and explosive background patterns ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
More Ways To Browse
Oil Painting Mask
Kingfisher Bird
Exotic Butterfly
Bird In Flight Painting
Riding Horse Painting
Framed Oil Canvas Cats Paintings
Large Tropical Painting
Paintings Of Hounds
Horse And Western Paintings
Jockey Painting
Hunting Scene Oil Paintings
Horse Bit
Folk Art Paintings Of Animals
Realism Wildlife Paintings
Naive Animal
English Dog Paintings
Orange Cat
Small Dog Painting