Spruce Grouse with Fireweed - Original

Spruce Grouse with Fireweed - 27x19 inches, Pastel on Pastelmat

Finally back posting new work! This piece started back in February 2025 and I'm very pleased to have fully completed it. I loved drawing this species and went with a whimsical treatment with fireweed for the background. Probably the most complex bird I've done thus far as managing the bright whites adjacent to deep darks with subtle midtone gradations was very challenging. Really pleased with it : )

Original is securely shipped unframed with certificate of authenticity (free!). This drawing was crafted by hand using only the best archival quality materials.