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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 Russell In The Studio

Kim In The Studio

First, I block out the drawing with pencil.

Kim Russell Drawing

Kim Drawing

Next, I paint the background colors and apply light shading.

Kim Russell painting A Crane Face

Painting A Crane Face

I still use the same paint tray that I was issued in high school.

Kim Russell Favorite Paint Tray

Kim's Favorite Paint Tray

Then, the fun part. The drawing really comes to life when I ink in the details.

Kim Russell Inking Texture

Kim Inking Texture

Kim Russell Inking Texture Closeup

Kim Inking Texture Closeup

Kim Russell Inking Eye Detail

Kim Inking Eye Detail

Cranes

Look to the Skies by Kim Russell | Sandhill Cranes | Birds In Art

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Look to the Skies

Look to the Skies by Kim Russell | Sandhill Cranes | Birds In Ar

Original  $750

Framed 22" x 28" Image 14" x 20"

A group of Cranes on the alert for intruders.

Whoopers on the Wing by Kim Russell | Sandhill Cranes | Birds In Art

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Whoopers on the Wing

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Original  SOLD

Framed 34" x 42" Image 32" x 40"

A Pair of Whooping Cranes dancing
in the expansive sky.

Hidden Heart by Kim Russell | Sandhill Cranes | Birds In Art

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Hidden Heart

Hidden Heart by Kim Russell | Sandhill Cranes | Birds In Art

Original  SOLD

Framed 20" x 26" Image 12" x 18"

The heart shape of the red patch
on the cranes head inspired this drawing.

Trinity Rising by Kim Russell | Sandhill Crane | Birds In Art

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Trinity Rising

Trinity Rising Detail by Kim Russell | Sandhill Crane | Birds In Art

Original  SOLD

Framed 22" x 28" Image 20" x 18"

A trio of Sandhill Cranes rising
from a sedge meadow.

Crane Domain by Kim Russell | Sandhill Crane | Birds In Art

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Crane Domain

Crane Domain by Kim Russell | Sandhill Crane | Birds In Art

Original  SOLD   Reproduction Available

Framed 32" x 40" Image 24" x 32"

A Sandhill Crane surrounded by elements of
its favored habitat.

Primal Cry II by Kim Russell | Sandhill Crane | Bird In Art

Detail

Primal Cry II

Primal Cry II by Kim Russell | Sandhill Crane | Bird In Art

Original  SOLD   Reproduction Available

Framed 28" x 26" Image 20" x 18"

The ancientness of Sandhill Cranes is reflected
in the Pictish influenced style of this drawing.

Sandhill Crane Drawing by Kim Russell | Birds in Art | Duetto

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Duetto

Sandhill Crane Drawing by Kim Russell | Birds in Art | Duetto

Original  SOLD   Reproduction Available

Framed 22" x 28" Image 14" x 20"

Cranes are known to mate for life. This pair
is engaging in a unison call.

Elusive Spirit by Kim Russell | Whooping Crane

Detail

Elusive Spirit

Elusive Spirit by Kim Russell | Whooping Crane

Original  SOLD

Framed 18" x 26" Image 12" x 20"

The Whooping Crane's independence speaks to me.

It's elusive grandeur inspires me.

Asian Grace

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Asian Grace

Asian Grace

Original  SOLD

Framed 16" x 20" Image 10" x 14"

Red Crowned Crane and White-naped Crane.

Sandhill Crane Drawing

Detail

Cacophony of Cranes

Sandhill Crane Drawing

Original  SOLD   Reproduction Available

Framed 24" x 18" Image 18" x 12"

Represents the raucous competition of Sandhill Cranes.

Crowning Glory by Kim Russell Bird Art Crowned Cranes

Detail

Crowning Glory

Crowning Glory by Kim Russell Bird Art Crowned Cranes

Original  SOLD   Reproduction Available

Framed 14" x 12" Image 10" x 8"

Gray Crowned and Black Crowned Cranes.

Ambassadors by Kim Russell

Detail

Ambassadors

Ambassadors by Kim Russell

Original  SOLD

Framed 24" x 18" Image 18" x 12"

Five cranes representing five continents.

A Cacophony of Cranes (Long Version)

Cacophony of Cranes by Kim Russell | Sandhill Cranes | Canvas Reproduction

Original  SOLDCanvas Reproduction Available

Framed 60" x 20"

Represents the raucous competition of Sandhill Cranes.

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