Inspired by a sudden burst of pheasants on a winter walk with Wilbur, Into the Blue captures the wild energy and beauty of that fleeting moment. Their flight felt like a jolt of magic—unexpected, alive, unforgettable. I painted this to hold onto that feeling: the clash of wings, the colour, the freedom. A celebration of nature’s surprises and the joy they bring. Powerful, emotive and filled with distinctly expressive textural brushstrokes.