Red-Billed Leiothrix, 2025, colored pencils, 12 x 18 in. / 30.48 x 45.72 cm.

Red-Billed Leiothrix, Leshan Li, 2025, colored pencils, 12 x 18 in. / 30.48 x 45.72 cm.

This piece portrays a Red-Billed Leiothrix, a songbird known for its vibrant plumage and melodious voice. I wanted to capture the gentle and graceful beauty of its life in this moment.