Bird Painting

Passion Fruit Blooming
Watercolor painting on 300 gr watercolor paper
In this piece from the “The Blossoming of Life in Alanya” collection, the flowers, blossoms, and fruits of the passion fruit plant—painted in warm, vibrant tones—symbolize the fertile spirit of the Mediterranean.
A migratory bird, pausing for a golden taste, captures a moment of gentle harmony between nature and life.
There is a tender exchange between the bird and the fruit—between presence and offering.
In the bird’s eye, as the artist’s signature style, a blooming flower appears—an eye that sees life with both softness and depth.

But the true wonder lies hidden inside one of the fruits: a miniature yet detailed scene of Alanya’s harbor—featuring the Red Tower, the sea, a ship, a lighthouse, distant mountains and buildings, and even a mountain goat standing proudly above the dock.
All of this held within a single fruit—like a condensed memory of the beauty of this land.

“Passion Fruit Blooming” invites us to see the world—even within the smallest fruit.

Original painting with watercolor on 300 gr watercolor paper

This watercolor piece captures the blossoming journey of the physalis fruit—from bud to radiant maturity. Within one of the fruits lies the Red Castle of Alanya, the city’s historic heart beating inside nature’s gift.

A migratory fruit-eating bird perches on the branch, drawn to Alanya’s vibrant beauty, with a blooming flower reflected in its eye—a symbol of love and nature’s spirit.

A trailing vine and native Turkish butterflies add movement and life to the scene, echoing the colors and rhythms of Alanya’s hidden corners.

“BIRD GUARDIAN Goddess ” painted with watercolor on 600 gr watercolor Paper

“Bird Guardian Goddess” is the name I gave to this painting.
At the heart of the piece, a serene goddess sits upon the body of a majestic Kingfisher, surrounded by three loyal, messenger birds who speak to her in silent song.
The lotus symbols on her forehead, her body, and even her earrings, echo the sacred wisdom of ancient Mithraic traditions.
The blossoms that flow across her form are not static—they are alive, in motion—because she is the keeper of life itself.
Two tiny white birds nestled on her garment further symbolize her divine role.
The spiral motif that recurs throughout the painting marks spaces of energy flow, awakening, and portals into the spiritual realm.
Tiny fish, emblems of life, swim energetically along the Kingfisher’s back. At the painting’s center, a rotating cycle of fish spins inside a flower—symbolizing the endless wheel of life.
Miniature birds take flight among  flower, dwelling in peaceful harmony with existence.
The inspiration for this piece came from a photo of two vividly colored Kingfishers in nature. At first, I envisioned only the seated goddess and a few birds around her. But as I painted, images emerged on their own.
From the feathers of the Kingfisher, shapes of swimming fish began to appear—asking to be seen, to be included. I deepened their presence in bright yellow.
Even the miniature figures in the flowers seemed to paint themselves—as if the spirit of the painting was guiding my hand. I was merely the vessel.

“BIRD OF CREATION” painted with watercolor on 600 gr watercolor paper

The Bird of Creation is a metaphor for existence itself, carrying on its back the three goddesses of creation—three, a sacred number in many creation myths. These divine figures nurture the flowers of life in their hair, offering shelter to tiny birds among the blossoms. They breathe the spirit of love for existence into the majestic kingfisher, setting the little birds into flight among its radiant feathers. More birds are born between its wings, emerging into life to experience the essence of love and being.

The vibrant fish nestled inside the round red fruits represent life—life deeply connected to the origin of existence. Although the kingfisher is traditionally a fish-eating bird, in this painting, it has evolved into a higher, symbolic form. It chooses to feed on fruit instead—a reflection of its love for life. The red fruits, in turn, give their essence back to the bird, creating a cycle of nourishment, love, and continued existence.

Interestingly, none of these symbolic details were consciously planned at the beginning. They came into being naturally—when they were ready to emerge. Only after they were expressed through brush and color in my hands did I begin to understand their meaning.

Humming colorful bird
Watercolor painting on 300gr watercolor paper

The colorful hummingbird soars skyward, its wings fully outstretched. In its graceful flight, it carries a delicate cascade of vibrant flowers—cradling love and nature as it rises toward transcendence.

This upward movement symbolizes a journey of growth, awakening, and the pursuit of higher wisdom. With a heart full of love and a spirit eager to explore, it ascends gently and silently toward the light of understanding.

The bird’s body is composed of intricate, shimmering layers of color. Each feather is painted with meticulous care, brought to life through radiant, harmonious hues. The underlying layers have been thoughtfully chosen and applied to create shifting reflections across the delicate texture of the feathers.

In the floral arc beneath, a soft and ethereal touch emerges. The blossoms are rendered with exquisite lightness and transparency, striking a perfect balance between grandeur and simplicity—between the real and the imagined.

Watercolor painting on 300 gr watercolor paper
In this piece titled “Towards Freedom”, a bird is depicted flying toward a golden circle — a symbol of light, awareness, and wholeness. With its wings spread wide, the bird becomes a messenger of hope and motion, as if soaring in a moment of courage and liberation, leaving darkness behind and reaching toward illumination.

Above the circle, delicately inscribed in Persian, are the words “Woman, Life, Freedom” — a slogan that resonated globally during the women’s uprising in Iran in 2022. This painting was created during those very days, when hearts beat to the rhythm of freedom and art became the silent voice of resistance.

The vibrant leaves and flowers intertwining in the corner represent life, growth, and diversity — as if nature itself joins the bird in a dance, clearing the way toward light.

Original painting with watercolor on 300 gr watercolor paper

In this dreamlike painting, a kingfisher with vibrant, shimmering feathers rests gently on a bed of delicate flowers. Its sharp and radiant gaze connects with the viewer, dissolving the boundary between reality and imagination.
But the true magic lies hidden within the large flower at the bottom of the painting — where tiny birds drift in a dreamy flight, and miniature white blossoms bloom like echoes of the main bird’s dream among the petals.
These details are not part of the outer world, but reflections of the bird’s inner universe — a dream within a dream.
The Dream of the Colorful Bird captures, through the enchantment of watercolor and a poetic lens, the tender convergence of nature, imagination, and the dream that lives deep within every living being.

Original painting with watercolor on 300 gr watercolor paper

This small bird, though simple in form, is rich with intricate detail and quiet emotion. I painted it with watercolor on 300gsm paper. Within its eye, a delicate white flower blooms—symbol of its deep love for nature and life. It carries blossoms of life, and within them, tiny birds dance in a radiant cycle of being.

The warm tones of golden yellow, fiery orange, and vivid red radiate the nourishing heat of life and the brilliance of existence itself.
Its outstretched wings in mid-flight evoke a sense of release and liberation—as if it has soared beyond all limits, carried only by the wind and the will to be free.

This is a celebration of freedom in its purest form—rooted in love, light, and the eternal rhythm of life.

CUBA BIRD IN THE GURDEN
Watercolor painting on 300 gr watercolor paper

In this piece, a tiny bird—its feathers softly rendered in emerald green, pink, and vibrant blue—sits upon a branch adorned with blooming flowers. With a gaze full of curiosity and gentle wonder, it looks up toward the blossoms above, as if engaged in a silent conversation with nature.
The pink petals, lit by the striking yellow of their stamens, not only create a dreamlike atmosphere but also harmonize beautifully with the colors of the bird itself.
This delicate composition evokes a sense of vitality, peace, and childlike awe—as though a fleeting moment from an enchanted garden has been captured, where bird and blossom become one in quiet communion.
It is a portrait of harmony in nature, and of the small yet profound beauties that often go unnoticed.

Watercolor painting on 300 gr watercolor paper

“Bluethroat” — a real bird from the heart of nature.
Its eye, full of detail, holds a vivid, alert gaze.
Painted in a loose watercolor style,
the area beneath its throat reveals a striking texture—
a spontaneous dance of pigment and water.
Its body gently fades downward,
capturing a moment between presence and disappearance.

A small, colorful bird with a calm gaze, full of life.
Within its eye lies the artist’s signature—an open flower—
as if nature itself is looking out from within.
Its body is painted with a harmony of warm and cool tones,
capturing both softness and strength at once.
While the eye is painted with great detail,
part of the body fades away, and half remains unseen—
as if the bird has emerged from a dream.

Bird in love
Original painting with watercolor on 300 gr watercolor painting

Two colorful and graceful birds are captured in a poetic silence.
One of them, filled with love, offers a blooming branch as a gift. The other gazes quietly, surprised and calm. Yet both sit on the same branch, which gently curves around them with blossoms and leaves—like nature itself is embracing their quiet bond, witnessing this silent connection of hearts.

A collection of drawings and handwritten texts by Niyaz

In this collection, love is not declared in bold words, but whispered in the margins—within the curve of a branch, in the silent flight of a small bird, in the gentle trace of a pencil, and in lines that are sometimes readable, sometimes fading, yet always carrying deep emotion.

Each piece is a blend of pencil drawings and handwritten texts that wrap around the image like a soft breeze, merging into a single voice. These writings are not mere decoration; they are part of the story. Sometimes they hide a tale, sometimes they murmur an unfinished poem, and sometimes they simply hold a meaningful silence.

In On the Margins of Love, image and word are not in opposition, but intertwined—just like love itself: at once spoken and unspeakable. This collection invites the viewer to read with both eyes and heart—a reading that may begin with the gaze of a bird and end in a hidden word among the lines.