• An oil painting of several white and yellow cockatoos flying against a bright blue sky, enclosed in a light wood frame. The painting features textured brushstrokes with small yellow and black accents.
  • Three framed vertical wall art pieces hang on a beige wall in a modern interior. The center print shows a pine tree, while the top and bottom prints show blue skies with white birds.
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Shay Pappas Artist

Where The Wind Takes You

Where The Wind Takes You

Not every journey needs a map.
Sometimes the most beautiful moments happen when we simply let the wind lead the way.

This original oil painting is inspired by white cockatoos flying over my home in Lancefield, Macedon Ranges, Victoria.

Artwork Details

Size: 28 x 28cm

Medium: Oil on Board

Framing: Framed in a beautiful hand made Tasmanian oak floating / gallery frame.

Shipping: From my studio to your home. Each painting is carefully wrapped and securely packaged to protect it on its journey, then safely sent anywhere in Australia, ready to hang and enjoy.

The Story Behind The Painting

Where The Wind Takes You is a contemporary original oil painting by Australian artist Shay Pappas that captures the joyful freedom of two white cockatoos soaring together beneath an endless blue sky.

With wings lifted and the breeze carrying them forward, the birds embody a sense of movement, curiosity and the excitement of discovering what lies beyond the horizon.

Expressive layers of texture bring energy and life to the painting, with each detail creating a sense of playfulness and movement across the canvas.

A fresh palette of vibrant blues, luminous whites and warm touches of yellow reflects the brightness of an open Australian sky, creating an artwork that feels both uplifting and wonderfully alive.

Inspired by the effortless beauty of native birdlife and the freedom found in nature, this original oil painting invites you to pause and imagine where your own journey might take you.

Created for lovers of cockatoos, Australian wildlife and contemporary impressionist art, Where The Wind Takes You offers art collectors and interior designers a unique piece of original Australian art that brings colour, optimism and a connection to the natural world into the home.

A charming addition to an existing collection or a meaningful first artwork, this piece is ready to bring a little more freedom and joy into your everyday surroundings.

Living With the Artwork

Its smaller size makes Where The Wind Takes You wonderfully versatile, fitting beautifully into intimate spaces, gallery walls, studies or cosy corners that need a touch of colour and movement.

Displayed alone or alongside other works from the Fly Collection, it brings a playful reminder to embrace possibility and enjoy the journey.

$420.00 AUD
$420.00 AUD
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