Kyle Polzin (b. 1974)
Birds of Paradise
oil on canvas
38 x 18 inches
44 x 24.25 inches (frame)
signed lower left: Polzin
verso: signed

Born in Cuero, Texas, Kyle Polzin grew up in Victoria, where he developed his artistic skills under the guidance of his artist father and craftsmen grandfathers. He honed his craft while exploring the Texas coast and countryside near Cuero. After graduating from Victoria High School, Polzin pursued formal art training at Victoria College, focusing on oil painting under Larry Shook. His career took off after intensive sessions with master painter Dalhart Windberg in 1996, sparking recognition from organizations including Ducks Unlimited. Polzin continues to draw inspiration from his upbringing and natural surroundings, reflecting them in his acclaimed fine art, which features a hyper-realistic style.

For the last 10 years, Polzin has been on the top of the list as one of the most coveted American still-life painters working today. His mastery of the trompe l’oeil style does indeed “deceive the eye” creating the illusion of a real object or scene so that what the viewer sees truly appears to be a three-dimensional image all be it in a two-dimensional format. Polzin’s floral paintings are especially desired, and Birds of Paradise is a wonderful example of the Texas artist’s work.

The painting appears to be in good condition. Under UV examination, there is no evidence of restoration or inpainting.