From the "Little Birds" series—10x8" original charcoal drawing.
In spite of his robber's mask and a helmet on his head, the Cedar Waxwing is a silky, elegant bird. They feed in small flocks around our country neighborhood and one summer even nested next to our porch.  I usually hear their whistles before I see them overhead. This series is presented on gesso panels mounted to 3/4” New Zealand pine. The image area is highly textured and details are scratched into the dry and liquid charcoal. After a splash of metallic bronze acrylic, the art is sealed with an archival fixative for a dramatic, frameless presentation. Ready to hang as is, or framed as desired.