Bird on a Branch Acrylic Painting by Mary Chesney

This is an acrylic painting by Mary Chesney, estimated to be approximately 8 inches by 10 inches. The artwork depicts a single bird, possibly a finch species, perched on a tree branch. The bird dominates the central portion of the composition, rendered with a body primarily in shades of warm yellow and light orange. Its wings feature distinct grey and black strokes, suggesting feather texture, while its head is characterized by a dark cap, likely black or deep brown, and a light pinkish beak. The eye is a small, dark dot. The tree consists of a prominent vertical trunk on the left, with grey and lighter tones and dark outlines to denote bark texture, and a horizontal branch extending from it. The branch is also grey with dark outlines, with smaller, thinner dark branches extending outwards. The background is a plain, light, possibly off-white or very light grey, offering no additional contextual elements. The painting exhibits a somewhat naive or folk-art style, with clear outlines and solid blocks of color, indicating a simplicity in form and a direct approach to depiction. The brushstrokes are visible, contributing to the texture of the bird's feathers and the tree bark. There are no visible signs of damage, wear, or repairs from the image provided. The condition appears to be good. No specific maker's marks or signatures are discernible in the visible area, but the artist's name, Mary Chesney, is provided as contextual information. The style suggests a contemporary folk art or decorative art piece, likely created within the last few decades, corresponding to modern acrylic painting techniques.