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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.
![]() 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 |
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![]() 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 $300 |
![]() 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 9 x 12 Framed $365 |
![]() 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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