How about small swirls with long tails in the sky area similar to the classic "starry Night" painting?

Beautiful!! Great job

I just took a watercolor class again after many years but I am sure not ready to tackle something like this. You did a wonderful job. I would put some rays into the sky for sure. Please post again after you have finished quilting. Thanks for showing us.

No suggestions on how to quilt......I am too busy drooling over your stunning creation.

That's such a stunning piece.

very nice job!!

This is neat! :)

I like maniac's advice. Make a copy and practice on your paper copy first.

Can't wait to see the finished project. What you have done so far is stunning and I know that when you are finished it will AWESOME. BrendaK

Brilliantly done. I would second Maniac's advice, or quilt with dark invisible thread everywhere except the bird, light there. Minimal quilting.