Birdland series
A series of bird illustrations based on the jazz club named “Birdland“, Jazz songs, and Jazz scores.
The club was given this name because of it’s star pupil, Charlie Parker, who’s nickname was “the bird”. Charlie Parker was a well-known saxophonist during the Bebop jazz era.
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“Come back as a flower” – bird illustration
Illustration of a duck, chickadee, and six kiwi birds dancing around three flowers. Inspiration from the song of the same name by Stevie Wonder.
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“Shucky Ducky Quack Quack” – duck playing trumpet illustration
Illustration of a green and black duck playing the trumpet under a magenta sun.
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Birdland series: “One-Hundred Ways” illustration
Illustration of various birds: an Owl, Common Loon, Duck, Robin, Hawk, Quail, and Kiwi.
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Birdland series: “Ruby, Ruby, Ruby” – Red Ibis illustration
A red Ibis bird spreads it’s wings and gives off a rhythmic pulsating energy.
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“Fantasy (with Easy Mo Bee)” – falcon playing trumpet illustration
A blue falcon blows into a trumpet that has the appearance of a flower.
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Birdland series: “A Capella Party” illustration
A falcon, duck, heron, kiwi bird, crow, and two other birds dance to jazz music.
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“Randy’s song” – yellow bird with mice illustration
A large yellow bird walks while playing a trumpet as purple and brown mice dance below at it’s feet.
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Birdland series: Cantaloupe Island (1 9 6 4) illustration
A pink, green, and red parrot chill on an island that is plentiful in Cantaloupe fruit.
