Ink and Acrylic Drawings
Cranes, and Cranes!
Herons
Stylistic Herons
Hawks, Owls and Eagles
Loons, Pelicans, Geese
Songbirds and More
Original Drawings
Ink and acrylic on paper art board. Archival materials are used in the production, framing and matting.
In The Studio
My focus is on the flow of the lines, the symmetry between components, and the balance of the completed piece.
Kim In The Studio
First, I block out the drawing with pencil.
Kim Drawing
Next, I paint the background colors and apply light shading.
Painting A Crane Face
I still use the same paint tray that I was issued in high school.
Kim's Favorite Paint Tray
Then, the fun part. The drawing really comes to life when I ink in the details.
Kim Inking Texture
Kim Inking Texture Closeup
Kim Inking Eye Detail
Herons
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Beautiful Beast
Original SOLD
Framed 16" x 20"
Image 10" x 14"
Such a wild and powerful animal, yet so beautiful and serene.
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In Harmony
Original SOLD Reproduction Available
Framed 32" x 40"
Image 24" x 32"
The lives of a Great Blue Heron and Blueback
Herring are closely intertwined.
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Her Domain II
Original SOLD Reproduction Available
Framed 32" x 40"
Image 24" x 32"
The Great Blue Heron is surrounded by species native to it's habitat.
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Great Blue Punk II
Original SOLD
Framed 18" x 24"
Image 10" x 14"
With plume raised, a Great Blue Heron
announces who's boss.
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Eye to Eye
Original SOLD Reproduction Available
Framed 12" x 14"
Image 8" x 10"
A Great Blue Heron and its dinner eye each other.
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In Style II
Original SOLD
Framed 18" x 24"
Image 12" x 18"
Breeding plumes in all their finery,
are displayed on this Great Blue Heron.
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Comin' On Strong
Original SOLD Reproduction Available
Framed 18" x 24"
Image 12" x 18"
The bold lines reflect the heron's strength.
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Great Blue on the Wing
Original SOLD Reproduction Available
Framed 32" x 40"
Image 24" x 32"
A Great Blue Heron with wings spread truly is great.
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Heron Hieroglyphs
Original ARTIST'S COLLECTION
Reproduction Available
Framed 21" x 27"
Image 13" x 19"
The hieroglyphs are a menu for the Great Blue Heron.
Detail
Original ARTIST'S COLLECTION
Framed 28" x 36"
Image 20" x 28"
Inspired by tomb paintings featuring the Egyption goddess, Nut.
