And so, she has invested her artistic talents into creating strikingavian portraitsrendered in oil paint.

All of Altschuler’s birds are painted against neutral backgrounds, which allows their features to pop.

Whether painting a pensive-looking puffin or a regal flamingo, each bird’s unique character is highlighted.

Oil painting of a puffin by Rachel Altschuler

Maine is my happy place.

New Harbor is an idyllic, coastal village located in the midcoast region of Maine.

More importantly, the local art scene is absolutely packed with some of New Englands finest artists.

Oil painting of a flamingo by Rachel Altschuler

Artist Rachel Altschuler is known for her expressive oil paintings of birds.

These portraits pay homage to the avian world by focusing on each bird’s unique characteristics.

Oil painting of a hummingbird by Rachel Altschuler

Bird art by Rachel Altschuler

Oil painting of a kingfisher by Rachel Altschuler

Oil Portrait of an owl by Rachel Altschuler

Oil Portrait of a Bird by Rachel Altschuler

Oil painting of a spoonbill by Rachel Altschuler

Oil painting of a hummingbird by Rachel Altschuler

Oil Portrait of a Bird by Rachel Altschuler

Oil Portrait of a Bird by Rachel Altschuler

Oil Portrait of a Bird by Rachel Altschuler