Long-Tailed Tit, Green & Orange – Original Painting by Heidi Langridge

Heidi Langridge Long-Tailed Tit Green & Orange artwork, ‘Long-Tailed Tit, Green & Orange (I)’, places the delicate bird prominently against a beautifully soft field of pale green. Loose painterly forms in warm orange, peach-pink and deep green surround the long-tailed tit, while its distinctive dark tail sweeps diagonally across the composition, bringing movement and structure to the work.

Heidi Langridge uses colour not simply to describe a natural setting but to create atmosphere. Her backgrounds are made from loose, billowing shapes that hint at leaves, flowers and habitat without becoming literal. Here, the sweeping orange form creates a particularly dramatic focal point, while the surrounding greens give the composition depth and balance.

Birds have long been central to Heidi’s practice. Working from her home studio on the South Downs for more than 17 years, she draws inspiration from the natural world and coastal life around her. Her paintings honour the beauty of birds while also considering their personality and the emotional connections viewers can form with them.

Heidi is interested in the way her avian subjects occupy a composition. Rather than attempting to record natural behaviour exactly, she uses position and surrounding space to give each bird a distinct presence. The result is a contemporary interpretation of nature in which observation and imagination sit comfortably together.

This long-tailed tit artwork is created on board, presented framed and measures 30 x 30cm. The compact dimensions make it easy to display, while the strong orange and turquoise palette ensures the work remains visually impactful.

Available from KATA in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, ‘Long-Tailed Tit, Green & Orange (I)’ is a joyful original artwork for collectors who appreciate British birdlife, expressive colour and contemporary nature-inspired art.