Archival giclee signed and numbered limited edition (500) from a gouache and pencil original.
A blue jay perches quietly within the twisting limbs of a sassafras branch. The bird’s plumage glows in layered tones of sapphire, slate, and soft gray, each feather rendered with meticulous detail and enriched by delicate washes of gouache. Its alert eye and poised stance suggest both intelligence and restraint — a fleeting moment of stillness captured with intimacy.
The surrounding sassafras leaves have turned to warm golds and muted ochres and frame the cool brilliance of the jay. Their softened edges and subtle weathering evoke the quiet shift of seasons, while the pale cream background allows the composition to breathe, free of distraction.
The interplay of fine graphite line and luminous gouache creates a balance between structure and softness — scientific observation elevated to poetic study. “Sapphire Among Sassafras” invites viewers to slow their gaze and rediscover the quiet drama found in the natural world.
Archival giclee signed and numbered limited edition (500) from a gouache and pencil original.
A blue jay perches quietly within the twisting limbs of a sassafras branch. The bird’s plumage glows in layered tones of sapphire, slate, and soft gray, each feather rendered with meticulous detail and enriched by delicate washes of gouache. Its alert eye and poised stance suggest both intelligence and restraint — a fleeting moment of stillness captured with intimacy.
The surrounding sassafras leaves have turned to warm golds and muted ochres and frame the cool brilliance of the jay. Their softened edges and subtle weathering evoke the quiet shift of seasons, while the pale cream background allows the composition to breathe, free of distraction.
The interplay of fine graphite line and luminous gouache creates a balance between structure and softness — scientific observation elevated to poetic study. “Sapphire Among Sassafras” invites viewers to slow their gaze and rediscover the quiet drama found in the natural world.
