Tranquil Glow: House Sparrows (print)
From an original drawing by Marie-Claire Colyer.
Limited Edition prints are embossed, signed and numbered and come with a certificate of authenticity.
Printed on Canson fine art paper (archival, 100% cotton, 210gsm for A4 and A3, 310gsm for A2) using fade-proof archival inks, with a white border for framing.
Prints are unframed, ready to fit into a standard A size frame.
Matted A4 prints are ready to be framed in a standard 11 x 14 inch frame (4-ply acid-free, archival print mats have a faint linen-texture).
Includes shipping within Australia. Orders are shipped within a week.
Original artwork still to be framed. Please be in contact if interested in purchasing the original.
From an original drawing by Marie-Claire Colyer.
Limited Edition prints are embossed, signed and numbered and come with a certificate of authenticity.
Printed on Canson fine art paper (archival, 100% cotton, 210gsm for A4 and A3, 310gsm for A2) using fade-proof archival inks, with a white border for framing.
Prints are unframed, ready to fit into a standard A size frame.
Matted A4 prints are ready to be framed in a standard 11 x 14 inch frame (4-ply acid-free, archival print mats have a faint linen-texture).
Includes shipping within Australia. Orders are shipped within a week.
Original artwork still to be framed. Please be in contact if interested in purchasing the original.
From an original drawing by Marie-Claire Colyer.
Limited Edition prints are embossed, signed and numbered and come with a certificate of authenticity.
Printed on Canson fine art paper (archival, 100% cotton, 210gsm for A4 and A3, 310gsm for A2) using fade-proof archival inks, with a white border for framing.
Prints are unframed, ready to fit into a standard A size frame.
Matted A4 prints are ready to be framed in a standard 11 x 14 inch frame (4-ply acid-free, archival print mats have a faint linen-texture).
Includes shipping within Australia. Orders are shipped within a week.
Original artwork still to be framed. Please be in contact if interested in purchasing the original.
Although house sparrows are an introduced species in Australia, they have become part of the urban landscape. Found in both cities and countryside, they are often associated with human habitation.
Although they are common, I still find their convivial chatter and liveliness endearing. At first glance they could be called just brown. Yet they have warm-toned markings, chestnut, bistre, smoky blue. Most especially males in breeding plumage. This is a drawing of two juvenile males, their markings yet to develop into the distinctive bib of adult males, yet still showing those subtle range of earthy shades.
This photorealistic drawing of house sparrows perched on an autumnal branch is filled with warmth. The birds, with their soft, earthy brown and grey feathers, are tranquil among the glowing autumn leaves. Each leaf, in shades of gold, amber, and rust, catches the afternoon sunlight, giving the whole scene a cozy, sunlit glow. And the warm light filtering through the leaves brings a touch of magic to the moment. It’s as if you’ve stumbled upon a quiet, peaceful moment in nature, perfect for anyone who loves the gentle beauty of autumn.
