This peacock displays his royal train and azure crest with a flourish as he looks back with courtly bearing.
Charles Darwin once argued that such showy features combined with exotic courtship rituals and a daring sense of fearlessness proved his theory evolution by sexual selection.
This composition highlights a distinct yet playful color palette with cerulean blues and emerald  greens against a silky background mist.
 

A group of seemingly care-free and joyously colorful little birds grace this composition with shades of cadmium orange, lavender, carnation pink and emerald green.  Their inviting gaze back at the viewer seems to suggest a sense of connection.  In the eastern cultures of China and Japan, the color orange symbolizes love, while in western heraldics it indicates strength and endurance.

The vibrantly colorful parakeets in this composition capture the viewers attention by obsessively returning their gaze with passionate playfulness.  Their paradoxical disparate yet complimentary plumage features subtle yellows, rich blues, golden oranges, and profound greens-- all uniting in a crescendo of visual climax.
 

The gallant colony of ibis depicted in this composition stand out against the shadows of their bronzen environment.  These frequent inhabitants of wetlands, forests and plains with their characteristic crescent moon profiles were renowned in ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman cultures, most prominently in portrayals of the Egyptian deity Thoth:  the god of writing, magic and wisdom.
This work can function independently or perfectly compliment and accompany its partner "Ibis Five" in a two-set pair.

Geoffrey Chaucer took lovebirds as his inspiration in his 1382 poem "Parlement of Foules" to honor the union of King Richard II of England and Anne of Bohemia:
"For this was on seynt Volantyns dayWhan euery bryd comyth there to chese his make.
He was the first to link the martyr "St. Valentine" with love, and thus perhaps our modern annual ritual of Valentine's day. Lovebird behaviors such as snuggling, preening, feeding, and pining for each other bear witness to their deserved name. This four-part set of magical lovebirds heightens their sense of warmth in the heart of the viewer with their noble grace.

A majestically playful and colorful colony of flamingos seizes the spotlight in this composition.  Flamingos are one of the most highly social species, engaging in ritualistic displays of preening, flagging, and saluting.  And the flamingos in this work invite attention and wonder into their primal customs.

This joyful composition celebrates the colorful flamingo in characteristic "head flag" pose.  To early Egyptian culture the Flamingos were a representation of the sun god Ra.  Highly sociable creatures, their illustrious pink color is unmistakable and a wonder to behold.

The gallant colony of ibis depicted in this composition stand out against the shadows of their bronzen environment.  These frequent inhabitants of wetlands, forests and plains with their characteristic crescent moon profiles were renowned in ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman cultures, most prominently in portrayals of the Egyptian deity Thoth:  the god of writing, magic and wisdom.
This work can function independently or perfectly compliment and accompany its partner "Ibis Four" in a two-set pair.

Geoffrey Chaucer took lovebirds as his inspiration in his 1382 poem "Parlement of Foules" to honor the union of King Richard II of England and Anne of Bohemia:
"For this was on seynt Volantyns dayWhan euery bryd comyth there to chese his make.
He was the first to link the martyr "St. Valentine" with love, and thus perhaps our modern annual ritual of Valentine's day. Lovebird behaviors such as snuggling, preening, feeding, and pining for each other bear witness to their deserved name. This four-part set of magical lovebirds heightens their sense of warmth in the heart of the viewer with their noble grace.
 

Poised confidence and sublime grace kindle timeless fellowship among the majestic cranes in this composition.  In many cultures, cranes are a symbol of good fortune and longevity because of their fabled lifespan of a thousand years.

This composition features five stately parakeets, suited in royal cobalt blue against a rich sandstone background.

The cedar waxwing is a friend and joy to behold for many in the central and southern parts of America.  Their woodsy disposition and quiet elegance compliment our distinguished heritage.

These cheerful parakeets liven up the environment with curious playfulness and delight.  Their simple but natural refinement invites elegance and flair.

This composition contrasts its accompaniment in the set with classical and imaginative effect to accent the grace, refinement, and colorfulness of these Carolina parakeets.

An ethereal setting of three herons with subtle blue-gray plumage standing motionless as they scan their environs.  The heron is symbolic in many cultures of creation, light, purity, and strength.  As water creatures, herons often also represent fluidity and life.

Geoffrey Chaucer took lovebirds as his inspiration in his 1382 poem "Parlement of Foules" to honor the union of King Richard II of England and Anne of Bohemia:
"For this was on seynt Volantyns dayWhan euery bryd comyth there to chese his make.
He was the first to link the martyr "St. Valentine" with love, and thus perhaps our modern annual ritual of Valentine's day. Lovebird behaviors such as snuggling, preening, feeding, and pining for each other bear witness to their deserved name. This four-part set of magical lovebirds heightens their sense of warmth in the heart of the viewer with their noble grace.
 

This work was inspired and adapted from the "Voynich Manuscript," a 15th century codex hand-written in an unknown writing system, which may have been composed in Northern Italy during the Italian Renaissance.  The mystery of the meaning and origin of the manuscript has excited the popular imagination, making the manuscript the subject of novels and speculation.
The mandala (literally "circle" in Sanskrit) is a metaphysical representation of the universe.While typically associated with Hinduism and Buddhism, mandalas also feature prominently with deep symbolic meaning in Christian art and motifs, as exemplified by the Celtic cross, the rosary, rose windows, the halo, communion wafers, the crown of thorns.
This composition (along with its complement, Florence Mandala) is inspired by the delicate Florentine and Venetian lacework of the late renaissance where the desire for the enrichment of ordinary features manifested itself in embroideries of silk with gold or silver threads.

This work was inspired and adapted from the "Voynich Manuscript," a 15th century codex hand-written in an unknown writing system, which may have been composed in Northern Italy during the Italian Renaissance.  The mystery of the meaning and origin of the manuscript has excited the popular imagination, making the manuscript the subject of novels and speculation.
Venetian sea shells feature in two compositions in this collection:  Venice Four Shells and Venice Map.
Prior to emerging as a dominant military, financial, and cultural powerhouse, the ancient origins of Venice were that of a quiet maritime community of sailors and fishermen. Its name comes from the ancient Veneti people who inhabited the region by 1,000 BC. Apart from the city-state’s many cultural and historic treasures, the beauty of nature and wonder of the seas is an integral part.
In fact, Lido de Venezia, an 11-kilometre sandbar off the southern tip of Venice, was one of Europe’s most acclaimed destinations for gathering sea shells, which inspire this composition.

The apex of 19th century cartographic excellence, engraving handcraft, and classical creativity unite in this digitally remastered print, in enhancement of its rare and historical original.  One of a four-part set of celestial charts originally published by the distinguished E.J. Huntington, 1835 and engraved by W.G. Evans, New York under the direction of E.H. Burritt.  
Part 4 of 4.

The apex of 19th century cartographic excellence, engraving handcraft, and classical creativity unite in this digitally remastered print, in enhancement of its rare and historical original.  One of a four-part set of celestial charts originally published by the distinguished E.J. Huntington, 1835 and engraved by W.G. Evans, New York under the direction of E.H. Burritt.
 Part 3 of 4.