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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.

Grizzly Bear

Grizzly Bear

One of two young grizzlies spotted foraging in the Kananaskis of the Canadian Rockies. Acrylic on hardboard. 8x8 $270

Cimarron Coyote

Cimarron Coyote

Seen behind our house, this coyote roamed the neighbourhood for a few days. Acrylic on hardboard. 12x16. $410

Red-Breasted Nuthatch

Red-Breasted Nuthatch

This friendly Nuthatch is not afraid to take seeds from your hand. (Photo ref. credit - Birthe Parker). Acrylic on canvas. 8x8. SOLD

Boreal Chickadee

Boreal Chickadee

This 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 Post

Holding Down The Post

Springtime 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 - 8x10

They call me...Mr. Finch - Acrylic on canvas - 8x10

The beautiful song of the House Finch matches their charming good looks. Acrylic on canvas 8x10 Framed $300

Mountain Chickadee

Mountain Chickadee

Always on the lookout for this bird in the Okotoks area. Acrylic on canvas. 8 x 8 Gallery wrapped. SOLD

White Crowned Sparrow

White Crowned Sparrow

White Crowned Sparrows forage for seeds and insects in our backyard. Acrylic on Canvas 8 x 8 Gallery Wrapped $225

Western Tanager

Western Tanager

Only 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

Merlin

Merlin

Spotted this Merlin as it was dining on a small bird in a planter next door. Acrylic on Hardboard 9 x 12 Framed $365

Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

These fleet-footed squirrels are fun to watch. We see these often in Kananaskis Country, Alberta. Acrylic on Canvas 16 x 20 unframed $400

Mountain Bluebird

Mountain Bluebird

The Mountain Bluebird visits our foothills in the spring and summer. Acrylic on Hardboard - 9x12 - Framed SOLD

Snowy Owl

Snowy Owl

The 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 14

American GoldfinchAcrylic on Canvas - 11 x 14

Acrylic on Canvas 11 x 14 Gallery Wrapped $310

Golden Bean and Fallen Timber

Golden Bean and Fallen Timber

The 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 Warbler

Yellow Warbler

Acrylic on Canvas 11 x 14 Gallery Wrapped $310

Horned Grebe Pair on Cimarron Pond

Horned Grebe Pair on Cimarron Pond

These beauties caught my attention as they were feeding at our local pond. Acrylic on canvas. 9 x 12 Framed. Sold

Blue Jay in Winter

Blue Jay in Winter

Acrylic on hardboard. 9 x 12, Framed SOLD

Yellow-Head Blackbird in Nanton

Yellow-Head Blackbird in Nanton

Yellow-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 Hook

On the Hook

A black-capped chickadee taking a wee break on the feeder pole. Acrylic on canvas. 8 x 8. Gallery Wrap $225

Beyond the Chrysalis

Beyond the Chrysalis

This butterfly delighted and entertained us as it landed on plants in our deck planter. Oil on canvas. 8 x 8 unframed $195

Whisky Jack

Whisky Jack

The 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 Park

Pelican at Wyndham-Carsleland Park

Oil on Canvas Panel 9 x 12 Framed $365

Savannah Sparrow

Savannah Sparrow

Acrylic on Ceramic Tile 6 x 6 Framed $210

House Wren

House Wren

Acrylic on tile. 6" x 6". Framed. $210

White-Crowned Sparrow

White-Crowned Sparrow

Acrylic on tile. 6" x 6". Framed. $210

Cedar Waxwing

Cedar Waxwing

Acrylic on tile. 6" x 6". Framed. $210

American Goldfinch

American Goldfinch

Acrylic on Ceramic Tile 6 x 6 Framed $210

Blue Jay

Blue Jay

Acrylic on Ceramic Tile 6 x 6 (Framed 9 x 9 x 1) SOLD

Song Sparrow

Song Sparrow

Acrylic on Ceramic Tile 6 x 6 Sold

Mule Deer Buck

Mule Deer Buck

Acrylic on Hardboard 16 x 20 Framed $400

Alpine Forget-Me-Not Flowers

Alpine Forget-Me-Not Flowers

A 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 Poppy

Iceland Poppy

Acrylic on Ceramic Tile 6 x 6 Framed not for sale

Doll's Eye

Doll's Eye

Acrylic on Ceramic Tile 6 x 6 Framed $210

Red-Osier Dogwood

Red-Osier Dogwood

Acrylic on Ceramic Tile 6 x 6 Framed $210

Flora at Many Springs

Flora at Many Springs

Oil on Canvas 18 x 24 Not for sale

Butterfly

Butterfly

Oil on Ceramic Tile 6 x 6 Sold

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