Call to Listen - Cedar Waxwing Bird Painting

In Call to Listen, a cedar waxwing— a beautiful bird known for its social nature —perches atop a vintage rotary phone. Set against a softly layered abstract background, this piece explores the theme of connection and communication between humanity and the natural world. The phone becomes a visual symbol inviting us to tune in and reconnect with nature. 

I placed this Pacific Northwest bird with a human-made object, a rotary phone, to create a scene that is both playful and contemplative. This unexpected pairing reflects how we listen to the world around us, and how our relationship with both nature and technology spans a wide emotional and cultural spectrum.  Through this domestic yet symbolic object, I encourage reflection on how we share space with wildlife—and how the choices we make shape their future. The phone becomes a symbol of connection: Are we still listening?

This 14" x 14" artwork will ship unframed so you can choose a frame to match your decor. Items other than the painting in photographs are for illustration only and will not ship with the art.  All of my art is copyrighted to me and copyrights are not transferable with sale.