ROMEO | California Quail Watercolor Painting| Original Bird Art by Vanessa Thorman

This painting is currently in an exhibition ~Please contact us if interested in purchasing

Original Watercolor | 12x12" (19x19" framed)
Framed in a rich burled wood frame with gold accents, 6-ply light mat, and UV-filtering glass

Meet Romeo—a striking California Quail rendered in luminous, layered watercolor. With his cinnamon belly, speckled breast, and unmistakable topknot plume, he’s the very picture of quiet charisma. I loved capturing the warm glow of his chest feathers, the sculptural patterning around his face, and the almost regal posture that makes quail so memorable. This portrait was painted with care and a bit of whimsy, allowing subtle transitions and soft edge work to bring his feathers to life. Whether you see him as a steadfast sentinel or a bashful gentleman, Romeo is sure to charm.