Goldfinch Watercolour Study Art Print paisley Avoid placing it against busy

Avoid placing it against busy patterned wallpaper or strong primary colours — the soft cream paper ground needs space around it to feel like the antique plate it is

and the whole thing has the energy of a quick travel sketch rather than a fussy landscape

and soft pinks all sit happily next to it

anything patterned next to it will fight for attention and lose

On canvas the surface softens the line work slightly

Goldfinch Watercolour Study Art Print paisley Avoid placing it against busyUnlike most bird art, this doesn't wait for approval. The goldfinch sits mid branch with a red face, a bright yellow wing flash and quick splatter marks around it. Hang it and a plain wall stops feeling plain you get a small burst of colour without the room turning noisy. Works above a bedside table, a hallway console or a country kitchen shelf. Pair with linen, painted timber, sage cabinets or an off white wall and let the red and yellow do the