I just love the sparkle in his eye and the character of this cockatoo's joyful spirit.   This Australian cockatoo has a spark of light within that encourages us all to be the spark that lights the dark.  Even when things feel dark and heavy we have the power within to change our perspective and ignite our spirits.
 
This is a Red Tailed Black Cockatoo.  Their feathers are mostly black but because they are irridescent when they are in direct sunlight they ignite and flash blue.
 
"When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves" - Buddha 
 
"Spark of Light" is an original oil painting on 20"x20" gallery stretched canvas.