American Kestrel by Rich Adams
I have wanted to revisit my drawing of an American Kestrel ever since completing my first version in colored pencil, but this time with my new found medium, watercolor. There is a subtlety in watercolor that fits well with birds' soft feathers and subtle markings. This was one of my first serious watercolor pieces and I hoped I was up to the challenge of capturing the Kestrel's gaze while still maintaining the soft feathers. I chose a currant bush as his perch as it represents the wildness present in Montana around ever curve of the path.
The prints are made by the artist here in Missoula, Montana on acid-free fine art matte paper in three sizes and are also available as notecards.