Caleigh Bird

Caleigh Bird is a figurative artist living in Hawai’i whose blend of contemporary and classical realism serves to depict her modern subjects in true-to-life bold character, while still being rendered as carefully as the traditionally trained masters she has spent her life studying in the US and abroad. While primarily an oil painter, Caleigh is also known for her signature grayscale portraits in graphite and contè, as well as for creating weekly live model charcoal drawings on a colorful array of toned paper.  

One of the most important aspects of Caleigh’s work is her desire to help foster an inclusive atmosphere in the fine art world by portraying a culturally rich group of subjects. She believes that the modern art scene in general, from its exhibiting artists to its muses, should be ever more representational of all the unique citizens of this earth, so she uses her work to lovingly highlight the beauty and character in everyday people from all over the world.