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Artwork of F.T. Martens
Nature
It is always a thrill to see a songbird for the first time, or when a familiar feathered friend returns in the spring.
Southern Alberta is abundant with wildflowers. Local gardens also thrive with beautiful plants.
 Harebell on the RocksThis common harebell plant was the only living thing visible on the rock wall in Kananaskis Country. Acrylic on canvas. 12 x 9. 1 1/2" gallery wrap. $285 |  Western MeadowlarkThe comforting sound of the meadowlark harkens the beginning of summer days. Acrylic on canvas. 8 x 8. 1 1/2" gallery wrap. $235 |
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 RaspberriesA pleasant discovery while walking along a trail in Kananaskis Country. Soft pastel on paper. 12 x 9. $120 |  Grizzly BearOne of two young grizzlies spotted foraging in the Kananaskis of the Canadian Rockies. Acrylic on hardboard. 8x8 $270 |
 Cimarron CoyoteSeen behind our house, this coyote roamed the neighbourhood for a few days. Acrylic on hardboard. 12x16. $410 |  Red-Breasted NuthatchThis friendly Nuthatch is not afraid to take seeds from your hand. (Photo ref. credit - Birthe Parker). Acrylic on canvas. 8x8. SOLD |
 Boreal ChickadeeThis friendly flyer spends its time in the woods, chattering with the other chickadees.​ Acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas. 8 x 8. SOLD |  Holding Down The PostSpringtime in Alberta means that the Mountain Bluebirds return to nest. Here is a handsome male taking a quick break. Acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas. 8x8. $225 |
 They call me...Mr. Finch - Acrylic on canvas - 8x10The beautiful song of the House Finch matches their charming good looks. Acrylic on canvas 8x10. Framed $250 |  Mountain ChickadeeAlways on the lookout for this bird in the Okotoks area. Acrylic on canvas. 8 x 8 Gallery wrapped. SOLD |
 White Crowned SparrowWhite Crowned Sparrows forage for seeds and insects in our backyard. Acrylic on Canvas 8 x 8 Gallery Wrapped $225 |  Western TanagerOnly seen a few times in the Okotoks area, but this one perched long enough for me to get a nice reference photo. Acrylic on canvas 8 x 8 Gallery Wrapped $225 |
 MerlinSpotted this Merlin as it was dining on a small bird in a planter next door. Acrylic on Hardboard 12 x 9. Framed $320 |  Golden Mantled Ground SquirrelThese fleet-footed squirrels are fun to watch. We see these often in Kananaskis Country, Alberta. Acrylic on Canvas 16 x 20 unframed $400 |
 Mountain BluebirdThe Mountain Bluebird visits our foothills in the spring and summer. Acrylic on Hardboard - 9x12 - Framed SOLD |  Snowy OwlThe Snowy Owl is a welcome visitor to Southern Alberta through the winter months. Photo reference - Sandi McPherson Oil on canvas. 9" x 12". Sold |
 American GoldfinchAcrylic on Canvas - 11 x 14Acrylic on Canvas 11 x 14 Gallery Wrapped $310 |  Golden Bean and Fallen TimberThe path along the river was bordered by patches of these yellow flowers, and a fallen tree made an interesting backdrop.​ Oil on canvas panel. 12 x 16. SOLD |
 Yellow WarblerAcrylic on Canvas 11 x 14 Gallery Wrapped $310 |  Horned Grebe Pair on Cimarron PondThese beauties caught my attention as they were feeding at our local pond. Acrylic on canvas. 9 x 12 Framed. Sold |
 Blue Jay in WinterAcrylic on hardboard. 9 x 12, Framed SOLD |  Yellow-Head Blackbird in NantonYellow-Head blackbirds are abundant at a marsh near the 15th green at Nanton Golf Course. Oil on hardboard. 16 x 20 Frame $525 |
 On the HookA black-capped chickadee taking a wee break on the feeder pole. Acrylic on canvas. 8 x 8. Gallery Wrap $225 |  Beyond the ChrysalisThis butterfly delighted and entertained us as it landed on plants in our deck planter. Oil on canvas. 8 x 8 unframed $195 |
 Whisky JackThe Whisky Jack (aka Canada Jay, Grey Jay, Camp Robber) is quite a friendly bird found in the Rocky Mountains. This one was spotted in Spray Valley Provincial Park in Kananaskis Country. Acrylic on canvas. 7 x 7 (.75 Gallery Wrap) Sold. |  Pelican at Wyndham-Carsleland ParkOil on Canvas Panel 9 x 12 Framed $365 |
 Savannah SparrowAcrylic on Ceramic Tile 6 x 6 Framed $210 |  House WrenAcrylic on tile. 6" x 6". Framed. $210 |
 White-Crowned SparrowAcrylic on tile. 6" x 6". Framed. $210 |  Cedar WaxwingAcrylic on tile. 6" x 6". Framed. $210 |
 American GoldfinchAcrylic on Ceramic Tile 6 x 6 Framed $210 |  Blue JayAcrylic on Ceramic Tile 6 x 6 (Framed 9 x 9 x 1) SOLD |
 Song SparrowAcrylic on Ceramic Tile 6 x 6 Sold |  Mule Deer BuckAcrylic on Hardboard 16 x 20 Framed $400 |
 Alpine Forget-Me-Not FlowersA favourite alpine flower of mine, the small, delicate plant cares less about growing among the rocks and scree of the mountains. Acrylic on cradled wood. 8 x 8. 1-1/2" deep. $225.00 |  Iceland PoppyAcrylic on Ceramic Tile 6 x 6 Framed not for sale |
 Doll's EyeAcrylic on Ceramic Tile 6 x 6 Framed $210 |  Red-Osier DogwoodAcrylic on Ceramic Tile 6 x 6 Framed $210 |
 Flora at Many SpringsOil on Canvas 18 x 24 Not for sale |  ButterflyOil on Ceramic Tile 6 x 6 Sold |
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