Enchanted Raven on Window
Charcoal on Fabriano Accademia drawing paper • 39 × 67 inches
November 2024

In the heart of every forest, along the whispering meadows, and above shimmering lakes, there thrives a magical orchestra an ensemble of feathered beings known as birds. Their vibrant wings paint the skies with hues borrowed from rainbows. They are the enchanted messengers of life's balance.
These incredible creatures marked by their feathers, toothless beaks, and resilient, lightweight skeletons, belong to the category Aves and thrive in a multitude of habitats worldwide, from overgrown forests to vast oceans. Most bird species are marvelously adapted for flight, with notable exceptions. Their exceptional vision facilitates hunting, navigation, and beautiful courtship displays. The melodies they create bird songs and calls serve vital purposes, from attracting mates to defining their territory.
They are extremely important in our ecosystem.
In this drawing, the Raven is in an enchanting, charming and delightful place, fascinated by the view from the window into the forest, a whimsical space that evokes a sense of a magic forest where elements are woven into the very fabric of the flowers, trees, and the moon. The forest is dark, whispers a kaleidoscope of symphony of a thousand voices with every plant possessing a secret power.
So, the next time a bird crosses your path, pause. Feel the magic it carries, for in its wings lies the spell of life itself.