In Riding the Wave, 2, Jennifer Bain captures a poised and contemplative bird amid a surge of vivid botanical abstraction. Perched confidently on a sweeping branch, the bird is rendered in earthy neutrals and subtle detail, grounding the composition against the vibrant, wave-like bursts of amber, saffron, and crimson that ripple across the surface.
Working in ink and acrylic on clayboard, Bain masterfully balances realism with spontaneity. The background blooms with energy—suggestive of wind, motion, or change—while the bird remains still, alert, and attuned to its surroundings. The tension between motion and calm imbues the piece with a quiet dynamism.
A compelling work that celebrates nature’s elegance and emotional resonance, Riding the Wave, 2 will appeal to collectors drawn to expressive color, fluid technique, and the symbolic harmony between creature and environment.
Riding the Wave — Jennifer Bain
Artwork Overview
Artist: Jennifer Bain
Title: Riding the Wave
Year: 2025
Medium: Ink and acrylic on clay board
Image Size: 11" x 14"
Framed Size: 12.5" x 15.5"
Price: $850
Availability: Available
Alt Text
A small brown and white bird perches on a branch surrounded by flowing bursts of red, orange, and golden
ink washes that resemble blossoms or drifting leaves.
Short Description
Riding the Wave by Jennifer Bain features a small songbird perched among sweeping washes of warm color
that suggest blossoms and flowing branches. Ink and acrylic move fluidly across the clayboard surface,
creating a sense of motion and natural energy.
Full Product Description
In Riding the Wave, Jennifer Bain combines delicate bird portraiture with fluid, expressive abstraction. A
small songbird stands alert on a branch that dissolves into flowing washes of amber, gold, and deep
crimson. The ink spreads outward like petals or wind‑swept foliage, giving the composition a sense of
movement and organic rhythm.
Bain’s use of ink allows the colors to bloom across the surface, creating spontaneous shapes and layered
transparencies that contrast with the carefully rendered bird. The warm palette of oranges, rusts, and
golden tones evokes late‑season foliage and the quiet energy of the natural world.
Executed in ink and acrylic on clay board, the smooth surface supports both the precise details of the bird
and the expressive movement of the surrounding forms. The intimate format invites close viewing, making
Riding the Wave a lyrical and contemplative addition for collectors drawn to contemporary wildlife imagery
and expressive mark‑making.
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Riding the Wave by Jennifer Bain features a small songbird perched among expressive red and golden ink
washes. Ink and acrylic on clay board, 11" x 14" (12.5" x 15.5" framed). Original artwork available for $850.