Green Heron — Strength Box Set The snowy owl appears twice

The snowy owl appears twice in my Shadows of the Sky collection — this piece and "Snowy Owl II

This bird's most dramatic feature is its boldly barred black-and-white back

The result has a depth and tactile quality that draws you in

and entryways — spaces where contemplative beauty belongs

Green heron plumage is extraordinary — deep chestnut

Green Heron — Strength Box Set The snowy owl appears twiceThis green heron watercolor print comes from one of my favorite birds to paint. Green herons are the smallest herons in North America barely bigger than a crow but they have a presence that punches far above their weight. These are the birds that use tools: theyll drop insects or bread crumbs onto the water surface to lure fish within striking range. That intelligence shows in the eyes, the posture, the coiled readiness of every painting. I paint