{"product_id":"razzle-dazzle-superb-parrots-copy","title":"Mesmerised - Satin Bowerbirds","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"x_gmail_default\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMESMERISED (Satin Bowerbirds)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e45 x 31.67cm | 2026 | 640gsm Fabriano Artistico on 4ply museum board\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_gmail_default\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_gmail_default\"\u003eThis painting was a private commission from a collector who regularly has these birds visit in their backyard and wished to immortalise their beauty on their wall.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_gmail_default\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_gmail_default\"\u003eIn the shadows, these birds can look a little dull. However, bring them out in sunlight and you'll be dazzled by the extraordinary shine and brilliance of the plumage of the male that transforms from black to blue! Indeed, it takes seven years for male birds to develop their glossy plumage, starting life looking nearly identical to the females. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_gmail_default\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_gmail_default\"\u003eThe mature male is responsible for constructing the bower which is used for courtship, not as a nest. To enhance this structure, males collect anything blue they can find; such as pegs, bottle tops and feathers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_gmail_default\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_gmail_default\"\u003eTaking 190 hours to complete, this artwork is unusual in that there are no airbrushed areas. It's all brushed in!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_gmail_default\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_gmail_default\"\u003ePHOTO REFERENCE CREDITS: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_gmail_default\"\u003eMale bird and bower: David Southall\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_gmail_default\"\u003eFemale bird: Tracie Louise\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKILL LEVEL:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e  Medium\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frances McMahon","offers":[{"title":"260 Piece Jigsaw (Landscape) 480 x 340mm","offer_id":55419225473323,"sku":"Frances McMahon","price":34.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 Piece Jigsaw (Landscape) 600 x 450mm","offer_id":55419225506091,"sku":"Frances McMahon","price":47.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500XL Piece Jigsaw (Landscape - Large Pieces) 700 x 500mm","offer_id":55419225538859,"sku":"Frances McMahon","price":49.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 Piece Jigsaw (Landscape) 700 x 500mm","offer_id":55419225571627,"sku":"Frances McMahon","price":54.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0418\/9388\/8157\/files\/MESMERISED_SatinBowerbirds_webnail.jpg?v=1788483991","url":"https:\/\/qpuzzles.com.au\/products\/razzle-dazzle-superb-parrots-copy","provider":"Puzzles Qld Pty Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}