Ink and Acrylic Drawings
Cranes
Cranes, and Cranes!
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
Cranes
Full Image
Original $750
Framed 22" x 28"
Image 14" x 20"
A group of Cranes on the alert for intruders.
Full Image
Original SOLD
Framed 34" x 42"
Image 32" x 40"
A Pair of Whooping Cranes dancing
in the expansive sky.
Full Image
Original SOLD
Framed 20" x 26"
Image 12" x 18"
The heart shape of the red patch
on the cranes head inspired this drawing.
Full Image
Trinity Rising
Original SOLD
Framed 22" x 28"
Image 20" x 18"
A trio of Sandhill Cranes rising
from a sedge meadow.
Full Image
Crane Domain
Original SOLD Reproduction Available
Framed 32" x 40"
Image 24" x 32"
A Sandhill Crane surrounded by elements of
its favored habitat.
Detail
Primal Cry II
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.
Full Image
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.
Detail
Elusive Spirit
Original SOLD
Framed 18" x 26" Image 12" x 20"
The Whooping Crane's independence speaks to me.
It's elusive grandeur inspires me.
Full Image
Asian Grace
Original SOLD
Framed 16" x 20"
Image 10" x 14"
Red Crowned Crane and White-naped Crane.
Detail
Cacophony of Cranes
Original SOLD Reproduction Available
Framed 24" x 18"
Image 18" x 12"
Represents the raucous competition of Sandhill Cranes.
Detail
Crowning Glory
Original SOLD Reproduction Available
Framed 14" x 12"
Image 10" x 8"
Gray Crowned and Black Crowned Cranes.
Detail
Ambassadors
Original SOLD
Framed 24" x 18"
Image 18" x 12"
Five cranes representing five continents.
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