New! First edition giclée prints of 6 species of vultures

•April 3, 2020 • Leave a Comment

I have finally made Giclée prints of my first set of Vultures of the World project. (Shown is the Black vulture of the new world.) I printed 25 of each species. They are about 20% smaller than the size of my watercolor originals. The individual prints (25 euros each) have a stamp and signature on the front. The sets of all 6 species (125 euros each) are stamped on the back and signed on the front. Available species: Black, Turkey, CA condor, Andean condor, Bearded, Cinereous.

What is a Giclée print?
A high quality, archival image. The giclee print medium has been a revolution in fine art printing. Recognized as the most accurate printing technique, giclees are 98% true to the original. In fact, without a close inspection some giclees are difficult to distinguish from the original painting. The professional 8 to 12-color ink jet printers used in the process produce a high resolution image of 1400 to 1800 dpi (dots per inch). And because no screens are used, continuous color is achieved. That means no visible dots as you would get with lithographs. Made with the finest pigments and printed on acid-free paper.

White-headed vulture (Trigonoceps occipitalis), an Old World vulture endemic to Africa

•March 30, 2020 • Leave a Comment

Making progress on my nature journal page about the White-headed vulture, a critically endangered species due to habitat lose, poisoned carcasses, and poaching the birds for use in witchcraft spells.
On to drawing the baobab tree, in which they make nests, also an endangered species.
Illustration based on a photo by Tanya Stollznow.

Progress report: illustration of a Common kingfisher

•January 24, 2020 • Leave a Comment

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A start on a Cinereous Aegypius monachchus and finished mallards

•September 17, 2019 • Leave a Comment

Cinereous Aegypius monachchus

Mallard female male

A Mallard Pair

•August 29, 2019 • Leave a Comment

I’m excited about this new commission of male and female mallards for a childhood friend! It is based on a pair that visited her pond last year and have special meaning for her.

Special offer! When you buy an original watercolor, you get 1 free postcard of your choice.

•July 29, 2019 • Leave a Comment

New watercolor and ink illustrations (based on my “Birds of Reitdiephaven” nature sketchbook pages are now for sale.

•July 28, 2019 • Leave a Comment

 
See my Originals, prints, and postcards for sale page for more details! All are 25 euros unless otherwise noted.


 

Yay. Six of my photographs of birds are for sale in the Reitdiephaven marina office!

•June 18, 2019 • Leave a Comment

Two out of five New World vulture portraits finished.

•June 10, 2019 • Leave a Comment

Update: I’ve just found out that there is a 6th New World vulture–the Yellow headed vulture (Cathartes melambrotus). So I’ll add that one to my series.

Be on the lookout for California, Andean, and King Condors coming up! Let me know if I forgot any 🙂

Female mallard, in progress

•March 18, 2019 • Leave a Comment


Day XX+?: Finished female mallard. Her name is Mrs. Ultra Pibald. She is for sale. Watercolor and Micron pen, aproximately 7×4″

Day 2: Defining feathers more, added a little blue water, trying to get the subtle purplish beak just right

Day 1: I am starting this watercolor and pen illustration of a female mallard (based on my own photo) which will be included in my upcoming sale/exhibition (date to be determined). Check back to see progress updates!