A Coo for the Curious Canvas Print textured painting The hand-drawn line and the

The hand-drawn line and the warm red caption do most of the work — the rest of the room can stay quiet and confident

Skip the heavy florals next to it and skip anything too serious — this one is meant to be the bright note in the room

On canvas the flat colour softens slightly

Pair it with simple furniture in pale wood or white lacquer

A Coo for the Curious Canvas Print textured painting The hand-drawn line and theWe like animal portraits best when they come with a little abrasion. This one is a pigeon in spectacles and a floral robe, reading a book called A Coo for the Curious, and it knows exactly how silly it is. It brings dry humour and a scholarly tone to a room without turning the wall into a joke. The olive green backdrop keeps things grounded, while the dusty pink and teal of the robe give it a bit of warmth. It earns its keep in a study, a reading