Painted in October, 2026. 12”x12”.
Acrylic on stretched canvas. Price $180.00 Cdn. Unframed
Chickens come in a wide range of sizes, colours and shapes. There is one breed, however, that I’ve always found fascinating – the Frizzled Chabo. This is a breed that looks like it is constantly on the verge of a nervous breakdown. Its feathers stick out in strange directions and curl up at the end, giving the bird a frazzled appearance. As the subject for a painting, it’s perfection. Light bouncing off in different directions, subtle colour changes and plenty of shapes and shadows.
Since we never had any exotic breeds of chickens on the ranch, I have no idea what kind of temperament or personality the Frizzled Chabo has, but in my painting, this chicken has spent the last hour running for its life. The fact that nothing has been chasing it is unimportant.
