Long-Tailed Tit, Greens & Pink – Heidi Langridge

Heidi Langridge long-tailed tit artwork ‘Long-Tailed Tit, Greens & Pink’ captures a particularly engaging moment, with the bird appearing to look directly out from its softly layered surroundings. Fresh greens form the backdrop, while coral-pink shapes introduce warmth and playfulness.

There is an immediate sense of personality in this piece. Heidi Langridge is interested in birds not only for their beauty but for the characteristics and emotions we can perceive in them. By carefully controlling pose and position, she allows each subject to occupy the artwork almost as a portrait sitter might.

The surrounding habitat is deliberately loose. Instead of describing branches, leaves or flowers precisely, Heidi uses broad expressive forms that suggest nature while retaining an abstract quality. This keeps attention focused on the bird and allows the colour itself to play an important role in the composition.

Heidi has worked for more than 17 years from her home studio on the South Downs, drawing inspiration from the natural world and vibrant coastal life around her. Her paintings celebrate birds while also exploring wider ideas around observation, character, group behaviour and human connection.

In this work, the bird’s direct presence gives the painting a particularly intimate quality. The soft greens create calm, while the pink brings a gentle energy and provides a beautiful counterpoint to the long-tailed tit’s subtle colouring.

This long-tailed tit artwork is created on board, presented framed and measures 30 x 30cm. Its compact proportions suit both a standalone position and a carefully curated gallery wall.

Available from KATA in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, ‘Long-Tailed Tit, Greens & Pink’ is an original artwork with charm, character and contemporary colour.