How Bees Are

How Bees Are: Acrylic on Canvas

Product Details:

Title: How Bees Are
Artist: Kelly O’Brien
Medium: Acrylic and Glitter on Canvas
Dimensions: 18 x 24 inches

Description:

How Bees Are captures the vibrational energy of pollinators in motion—loud, essential, and endlessly intricate. This piece is a tribute to the complex systems that keep life blooming, with a surreal twist. The bold colorwork and layered brushstrokes buzz with intention, surrounding a central figure mid-flight.

A shimmer of glitter dusts the wings and flora, catching light like sunlight on a spring afternoon. The green background gives the yellow-and-black form a feeling of contrast and movement, as if the bee is flying straight off the canvas.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Rich Layers: Saturated greens, oranges, and yellows build a dense, energetic mood

• Textural Detail: Glitter draws attention to movement and gives the wings a touch of magic

• Narrative Energy: A symbolic reminder of the role bees play in our world

• Intimate Size: 18 x 24 inches—great for thoughtful spaces and curated groupings

About the Artist:

Kelly O’Brien’s art explores the spiritual and ecological relationships between species. How Bees Are is a vibrant ode to the unnoticed rhythms of the natural world—expressive, intimate, and unapologetically electric.

Placement Suggestion:

A perfect choice for kitchen walls, garden rooms, studios, or anywhere that appreciates energy and ecology. Especially meaningful for collectors who value environmental themes with a painterly edge.

Availability:

Original piece. Wired and ready to hang. Inquire for pricing and acquisition.