A male Scarlet Tanager rests on a lichen-covered branch, his vivid red plumage set against deep black wings and softly toned paper. Fine pencil strokes reveal the layered feathers within those bold colors, while muted greens and grays trace the textured bark beneath his feet.
I have yet to meet a Scarlet Tanager in the wild, though I’ve learned his call and listen for it when I’m in suitable woodland. Drawing him offered time to study a bird I’m still hoping to encounter—the curve of his pale bill, the folds of his wing, and the sweep of red down his back. Until that first sighting, I have this quiet introduction.
Artwork details
One-of-a-kind original colored pencil drawing on archival fine art paper
Signed on the reverse
Approximately 5 × 5-inch mat opening
Double-matted in a black-stained hard maple frame with glass
Approximately 9¾ × 9¾ inches overall, with hanging hardware installed
Included with your original
Your Scarlet Tanager comes with a brief Field Note about anticipating a first encounter and discovering this bird’s unexpected family connection to the familiar cardinal.
A signed certificate of authenticity and care instructions accompany the artwork, along with a dust bag for protection when it is stored. The documents are gathered in a presentation folder to keep with your collection.
Shipping within the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii, is included. Your artwork will ship within 1–3 business days after payment clears. Applicable sales tax is calculated at checkout.
See my Shipping & Deliveries Policy for full details.
Have a question about this original? Contact me before purchasing—I’m happy to help.
Photographs and scans represent the artwork as faithfully as possible. Colors and brightness may vary slightly with your screen settings and the lighting where the artwork is displayed.
A male Scarlet Tanager rests on a lichen-covered branch, his vivid red plumage set against deep black wings and softly toned paper. Fine pencil strokes reveal the layered feathers within those bold colors, while muted greens and grays trace the textured bark beneath his feet.
I have yet to meet a Scarlet Tanager in the wild, though I’ve learned his call and listen for it when I’m in suitable woodland. Drawing him offered time to study a bird I’m still hoping to encounter—the curve of his pale bill, the folds of his wing, and the sweep of red down his back. Until that first sighting, I have this quiet introduction.
Artwork details
One-of-a-kind original colored pencil drawing on archival fine art paper
Signed on the reverse
Approximately 5 × 5-inch mat opening
Double-matted in a black-stained hard maple frame with glass
Approximately 9¾ × 9¾ inches overall, with hanging hardware installed
Included with your original
Your Scarlet Tanager comes with a brief Field Note about anticipating a first encounter and discovering this bird’s unexpected family connection to the familiar cardinal.
A signed certificate of authenticity and care instructions accompany the artwork, along with a dust bag for protection when it is stored. The documents are gathered in a presentation folder to keep with your collection.
Shipping within the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii, is included. Your artwork will ship within 1–3 business days after payment clears. Applicable sales tax is calculated at checkout.
See my Shipping & Deliveries Policy for full details.
Have a question about this original? Contact me before purchasing—I’m happy to help.
Photographs and scans represent the artwork as faithfully as possible. Colors and brightness may vary slightly with your screen settings and the lighting where the artwork is displayed.
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