Judy Scammell Art

"Dove’s Dream" is a delicate, almost translucent composition that captures a state of complete trust in the world. The central figure — a sleeping bird nestled in a nest of warm oran...

All-Ukrainian art exhibition “VIII Triennial of Painting”. Kyiv , 2019 "Evening Garden" unfolds as an abstract landscape where visual forms pulse in harmony with the subtle energies...

Baby ostrich bird portrait painting combining minimal surrealism, theatrical shadow and contemporary figurative art on linen canvas. Baby Ostrich is an original acrylic painting by Sofía Cristina Jiménez from her Nobody Puts Baby in a Corner series, a body of work exploring isolation, theatrical space, humor and visual ambiguity through simplified animal figures. Combining bird portraiture, minimal surrealist painting and carefully constructed light effects, the work transforms an apparently simple scene into a subtle meditation on presence and perception. At the center of the composition, a small blue ostrich occupies the corner of an undefined architectural space. The figure appears simultaneously vulnerable and self-possessed, creating a psychological tension that gives the painting much of its character. Rather than presenting a naturalistic environment, the artist constructs a stage-like setting where space remains deliberately unstable and open to interpretation. A defining element of the work is the dramatic projected shadow extending behind the figure. The shadow exceeds the apparent scale of the ostrich and becomes an active participant in the composition, suggesting an alternative presence, a hidden narrative or an amplified emotional state. This theatrical treatment of light introduces a surreal dimension while preserving the painting’s quiet and contemplative atmosphere. Throughout the Nobody Puts Baby in a Corner series, Sofía Cristina Jiménez uses isolated figures to explore ideas of vulnerability, displacement and symbolic identity. Humor and tenderness coexist with subtle psychological tension, allowing the works to operate on multiple levels simultaneously. The exposed linen surface remains visible throughout significant areas of the composition, contributing warmth, texture and material presence. The contrast between the raw support, muted background and concentrated blue figure creates a refined visual balance that reinforces the painting’s sculptural quality. Executed in acrylic on linen canvas, the work functions equally as a contemporary bird portrait, a minimal surrealist painting and a distinctive contemporary artwork for residential and design-focused interiors. Medium: Acrylic on linen canvas Series: Nobody Puts Baby in a Corner Condition: Excellent original condition Frame: Unframed Installation: Ready to hang Authenticity: Unique original artwork This work is particularly suited for collectors interested in ostrich paintings...

E.S.H. IV PARIS, France 2023 Inspired by sculptures and statues of Europe, a horse and rider are depicted as a black silhouetted abstraction. White and grey acrylic paint over text...

In this work, power appears not as aggression, but as the primordial energy of life. Even in the struggle there is beauty, the birth of the new, the cyclical nature. This is not a ba...

“Morning” bursts forth in a blaze of vibrant yellows, greens, and turquoise, capturing the freshness and energy of a new day. At the heart of the composition stands a proud rooster, ...

America Martin "Good Luck Is A Lion Who Roars And Batts At The Moon" Oil & Acrylic on Canvas 72 x 36 in. Exploring the identity of both her namesake and country, LA-based America M...

This work is an image of a guardian spirit, appearing not as a real animal, but as an archetype of the power of nature. The deer here is a symbol of inner dignity, the memory of the ...

'Tom' is a cheerful and lively painting that captures the playful and curious nature of cats in a beautiful setting. The bright and vibrant colors of the flowers and cat could make ...

Acrylic painting focusing on a partial, close-up view of an inflatable peacock figure, emphasizing gesture, construction lines, and the visibility of the raw linen support. This wor...

Balloon peacock portrait painting combining wildlife imagery, pop surrealist aesthetics and metallic inflatable surfaces on raw linen canvas. Lady Phasi II is an original acrylic pa...

'Siesta' is a cheerful and lively painting that captures the playful and curious nature of cats in a beautiful setting. The bright and vibrant colors could make any room feel more e...