Welcome to Volume 1 of our surreal mixed-media bird series — a whimsical twist on nature’s charm through imaginative, dreamlike illustration. If you love junk journaling that ventures into the mystical and slightly bizarre, this curated collection of 10 surreal bird portraits is perfect for adding an unexpected flair to your creative projects.
Each printable sheet captures a unique fusion of bird anatomy and artistic fantasy, from painterly feathers to floral suits, ceramic-like finishes, and fantastical backgrounds. Ideal for dreamscape-style collages, art journaling, mixed-media spreads, and themed notebooks, these images will spark conversation and ignite your visual storytelling.
Whether you're crafting your next journal spread or simply collecting unique printable ephemera, you’ll find each design radiates its own quirky and elegant spirit.
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- 50 unique pages of butterfly-inspired art
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10 Free Surreal Mixed-Media Bird Images for Junk Journal
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Bird with Crimson Plumage
A soft yellow backdrop allows this bright red-headed bird to shine. Shades of teal, salmon, and buttery yellow feathers add richness, perched atop pink wild roses with softly sketched foliage in the background.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Peccccrfect for spring- or love-themed junk journal pages with a vintage watercolor aesthetic.
Floral Dandybird with Clock
This dapper bird dons a floral patchwork suit, holding a pocket watch while wearing feathers and roses as a crown. The textured background of daisies and wildflowers adds to its narrative charm.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Ideal for fussy cuts or tags—great for themed spreads around invention, metamorphosis, or transformatccccion.
Porcelain Rooster Statue
A white ceramic-style rooster with Delft-blue floral patterns, mounted on a wooden pedestal. It blends fine porcelain texture with life-like presence.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Use as a quirky focal point in farm-themed or high-contrast vintage pages.
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Abstract Toucan Silhouette
Set against a bold Mondrian-inspired block backdrop, this black-and-white toucan is part woodcut, part surreal pop-art.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Adds boldness to minimalist, modern, or art-deco journal spreads.
Duck with Regal Floral Headwear
A regal duck dressed in richly embroidered garments and a crown of flowers, feathers, and seashells.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Perfect for royal bird themes, mixed media portraits, or whimsical fairytale scenes.
Patchwork Duck on Collage Paper
A colorful duck with hand-drawn textures, vibrant hues, and a grungy paper collage background — very raw and mixed media.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Best used in junk journals with distressed pages and layered art styles.
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Eagle Nobleman in Velvet Robe
A majestic bald eagle wearing a dark green velvet robe adorned with golden embroidery. The expression is fierce, regal, and cinematic.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Great for storytelling pages, fantasy ephemera, and bold focal points.
Ember Bloom
This eagle wears an elaborate crown with red gemstones and feathers. The lace trim and powerful pose scream nobility.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Excellent for heraldic or kingdom-themed journal pages.
Split Rooster-Peacock Hybrid
Half fiery rooster, half elegant peacock — this surreal bird merges two opposite elements. Background is a soft sky gradient split in warm and cool tones.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Perfect centerpiece for duality or transformation-themed spreads.
Lady Bird with Lace Collar
This stylized black bird with human posture wears a vintage ruffled lace collar and bold red flower on its feathered bonnet.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: A must for Victorian-animal collage lovers or theatrical journal spreads.
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WHAT’S INCLUDED:
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10 Individual Images.
Additional Sizes Included as Sheets:
– 10 Single-Image Sheets
– 5 Two-Images Sheets
– 3 Four-Images Sheets
– 2 Eight-Images Sheets
10 Free Surreal Mixed-Media Bird Images Vol-1 – Birdscapes Book, Printable Sheets for Junk Journals
How to Use These Free Images
These surreal bird images are excellent for all kinds of whimsical and imaginative paper crafts. Print them on textured cardstock or matte sticker paper to create your own themed ephemera packs, collage pieces, or pocket inserts.
They’re especially charming in dream journals, fantastical moodboards, or art pages that blend animal and fantasy elements. Try layering them over vintage papers, botanical elements, or script backgrounds to enhance their visual impact.
For a more cohesive aesthetic, use a muted color palette with torn edges, transparent overlays, and distressed washi tape to make these birds feel right at home in your junk journal pages.
More Free Collections to Explore
Ready to add more magic to your creative stash? From whimsical dreamscapes to vintage collages and richly layered journals, our ever-growing archive is full of themed image collections to match any artistic vibe. Each set is thoughtfully designed to inspire and make your journaling truly special.
Browse through the following free image books to discover even more visual treasures for your junk journaling and mixed-media projects:
- 10 Free Surreal Mixed-Media Images for Surrealia Book
- 10 Free Butterfly Images for Butter-Euphoria Book
- 10 Free Surreal Flower Images for Floral Canvas Book
- 10 Free Vintage Photographs for Vintage Faces Book
- 10 Free Images for Fish Dreams Book – Surreal Fish Images
Enjoy mixing and matching these collections with your favorite ephemera to bring new stories to life on every page.