"Spread Your Wings, Kentucky Bluebird" is a layered visual narrative of movement, transformation, and home. Inspired by Richard’s journey from Kentucky to California and ultimately to Arizona, the piece reflects both physical relocation and personal growth.
Created over the course of a year, the painting began with a delicate floral foundation. Layers of flowers and leaves were gradually built up, forming a dense, vibrant landscape alive with color and texture. Sweeping across this richly detailed backdrop, deep bluebirds create a sense of rhythm and motion—symbolizing courage, transition, and the act of spreading one’s wings.
Through its intricate layering and dynamic composition, the work becomes a celebration of resilience, change, and the beauty of finding one’s place to land.