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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

Herons

A Heron's World | Bird Art | Kim Russell | Great Blue Heron

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A Heron's World

A Heron's World | Bird Art | Kim Russell | Great Blue Heron

Original  $4400

Framed 41.5" x 33.5" Image 39.5" x 31.5"

The bold graphic textures in the drawing
need to be seen to be appreciated.

In Harmony by Kim Russell | Great Blue Heron and Blue Back Herring

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In Harmony

Great Blue Punk by Kim Russell | Great Blue Heron

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.

Her Domain II | Bird Art | Kim Russell | Great Blue Heron

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Her Domain II

Her Domain II | Bird Art | Kim Russell | Great Blue Heron

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.

Great Blue Punk by Kim Russell | Great Blue Heron

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Great Blue Punk II

Great Blue Punk by Kim Russell | Great Blue Heron

Original  SOLD

Framed 18" x 24" Image 10" x 14"

With plume raised, a Great Blue Heron
announces who's boss.

Eye to Eye by Kim Russell Great Blue Heron

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Eye to Eye

Eye to Eye by Kim Russell Great Blue Heron

Original  SOLD   Reproduction Available

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

A Great Blue Heron and its dinner eye each other.

In Style by Kim Russell | Great Blue Heron

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In Style II

In Style by Kim Russell | Great Blue Heron

Original  SOLD

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

Breeding plumes in all their finery,
are displayed on this Great Blue Heron.

Comin' On Strong by Kim Russell Bird Art

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Comin' On Strong

Comin' On Strong by Kim Russell Bird Art

Original  SOLD   Reproduction Available

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

The bold lines reflect the heron's strength.

Great Blue on the Wing by Kim Russell Bird Art | Great Blue Heron

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Great Blue on the Wing

Great Blue on the Wing by Kim Russell Bird Art | Great Blue Heron

Original  SOLD   Reproduction Available

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

A Great Blue Heron with wings spread truly is great.

Heron Hieroglyphs by Kim Russell | Great Blue Heron

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Heron Hieroglyphs

Heron Hieroglyphs by Kim Russell | Great Blue Heron

Original  ARTIST'S COLLECTION   Reproduction Available

Framed 21" x 27" Image 13" x 19"

The hieroglyphs are a menu for the Great Blue Heron.

Great Blue Heron Drawing

Detail

Food for the Gods

Great Blue Heron Drawing

Original  ARTIST'S COLLECTION

Framed 28" x 36" Image 20" x 28"

Inspired by tomb paintings featuring the Egyption goddess, Nut.