Pair of Bay Owl

This watercolour painting captures a pair of Sri Lankan endemic bay owls in a gentle, intimate pose 🦉🤎 I used a warm earthy palette—burnt sienna, raw umber, and soft ochres—to reflect the natural beauty of their feathers. The colours were layered slowly, allowing transparency to build depth while keeping the softness that watercolour is known for. Using a wet-on-wet technique, I created organic textures and subtle feather patterns, while controlled dry brush strokes added fine details. The natural flow of water formed unique speckles, making each detail feel alive and natural. The pose of the two owls leaning close together symbolises connection, calmness, and quiet protection—capturing a peaceful moment in the wild. 🦉 The Sri Lankan Bay Owl is a rare and elusive nocturnal bird, found in dense forests. Known for its heart-shaped face and soft haunting calls, it is a beautiful yet secretive species rarely seen in the wild.

Year: 2026

Size:35 x 50 cm

Category: Painting

Rs294.50

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This watercolour painting captures a pair of Sri Lankan endemic bay owls in a gentle, intimate pose 🦉🤎

I used a warm earthy palette—burnt sienna, raw umber, and soft ochres—to reflect the natural beauty of their feathers. The colours were layered slowly, allowing transparency to build depth while keeping the softness that watercolour is known for.

Using a wet-on-wet technique, I created organic textures and subtle feather patterns, while controlled dry brush strokes added fine details. The natural flow of water formed unique speckles, making each detail feel alive and natural.

The pose of the two owls leaning close together symbolises connection, calmness, and quiet protection—capturing a peaceful moment in the wild.

🦉 The Sri Lankan Bay Owl is a rare and elusive nocturnal bird, found in dense forests. Known for its heart-shaped face and soft haunting calls, it is a beautiful yet secretive species rarely seen in the wild.