"May the love I feel for this remarkable being permeate every avian painting I create. Through these works I invite her presence back into my orbit and pay homage to the intelligence, beauty and spirit of our feathered companions."
Mega entered my life as a tiny hand-raised macaw and remained my constant companion for fourteen years. She was never simply a pet. She was family, confidante, comedian and daily reminder that intelligence and emotion are not uniquely human traits.

The Itch captures one of those ordinary moments that become precious in memory. No dramatic pose. No soaring flight. Just Mega, entirely unconcerned with dignity, determined to reach an annoying itch. It is a glimpse into the private life of a bird who believed she was a people.
This painting marks the beginning of an ongoing collection dedicated to her memory. Through each avian portrait that follows, her influence remains present—a feathered thread woven through every brushstroke.