Tales Of A Feather
By Robert Nitiredjo
"Tales Of A Feather" is the name of my newsletter. It is intended for those who want to go beyond the (painted) surface and learn more about the stories behind my art.
While social media offers a quick glimpse of my latest work, it's a fast-paced environment where my birds often get lost in the scroll, if they catch your attention at all. It's not the ideal space for fully appreciating a work of art. That's why I created Tales Of A Feather; a quieter, more intentional place where each new painting gets the spotlight it deserves.
Subscribers are always the first to see my latest work, before it appears anywhere else, and have the earliest opportunity to purchase it. Since I don't complete a new painting every month, I also dive into topics closely connected to my art, from the creative process to the themes that inspire me.
Subscribe to my newsletter here. Below, you'll find an archive of past editions.
Eyes On The Prize
3/16/2026
A lone majestic hunter hovers high above the rolling hills. The clouds churn and drift around it, heavy with movement and uncertainty, yet the bird remains steady. Its focus stays locked on a single point below.
It’s the signature move of the kestrel. They appear to hang motionlessly in the air, leaning into the wind for lift while scanning the ground below for prey. It’s a fascinating hunting technique that allows them to keep their heads perfectly still, even with turbulence all around.
Rock Bottom
4/29/2025
This large raptor is a Crested Caracara, a striking member of the falcon family. It does not simply occupy the scene—it guides the eye toward the blooming cactus at its center, the quiet focal point of the work.
The cactus is built for endurance. It thrives where little else can survive, shaped by scarcity, sun, and stone. In this harsh landscape, its flowering feels almost improbable, yet completely natural. A quiet refusal to [...]
Six For Gold
2/26/2025
I'm proud to present my latest painting: Six For Gold. This gathering of chatterpies is intended to remind you to always go for gold, even if the precious metal in this case is metaphorical.
This painting was inspired by an old British nursery rhyme. According to the beloved verse, spotting a lone magpie is said to bring bad luck, but encountering a larger group signals fortune and abundance. With that in mind, [...]
The Art Of Discipline
1/25/2025
Scripture states, “Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened." (Matthew 7:7-8)
It's a common sound in the woods, the relentless pecking at trees by these beautiful birds. I felt like a painting of a woodpecker in action could be a metaphor for disciplined pursuit. A visual reminder to [...]
New Solo Exhibition
4/13/2023
I am thrilled to announce my upcoming solo exhibition "Birds Of A Feather". As you might have guessed, this exhibition features a series of realistic oil paintings of all kinds of birds in various landscapes. A modest body of work which I started in 2019. Each painting has been crafted with special attention to lighting and mood, creating a truly immersive experience for the viewer [...]
Vantage Point
3/4/2023
In this painting I played with different types of contrast to create visual drama and to draw the viewer in.
Besides the subtle contrasts between hard and soft edges, carefully blended brushwork and (seemingly) loose and spontaneous brushstrokes, I used two powerful contrasts to focus the viewer's attention [...]
Humble Beginnings
6/27/2022
This beautiful woodland-bird is a Eurasian Jay. The jay is known for its love of acorns, which is why they call it "Jay of the Oaks in France (Geai des chênes). This one is resting on the moss-covered roots of an old oak with an acorn held gently in its beak. A simple scene, but one that hints at a profound underlying truth: great things always start small.