{"title":"Birds \u0026 Nature Paintings","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eExplore original watercolor paintings inspired by Maine’s birds, wildlife, and farm animals. From shorebirds and backyard visitors to Belted Galloway cows, each one-of-a-kind painting captures the personality and character of the creatures I encounter.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"blue-jay-painting","title":"Blue Jay Painting","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal watercolor painting of a Blue Jay captures a curious visitor to my parents' crabapple tree in Ellsworth, in vibrant, realistic detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook at how perfectly his feet grip the branch, and that expression! You almost get the sense he could fly right off the page. The brilliant blue really sings in watercolor, and as with nearly all my paintings, the white you see is pure paper, not paint. It's a fun challenge to stick with transparent watercolor and let the paper do the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe reminds me of Squeaker, a baby Blue Jay I rescued as a little girl. I'm pretty sure it's not the same one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA delightful gift for any backyard birder or nature lover. 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The vibrant spring colors in the background make the whole painting feel alive and fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA perfect gift for anyone who loves birds or backyard birdwatching. A wonderful addition to a kitchen, entryway, or nature-loving home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beth Whitney Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46650074857630,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/8813\/9166\/files\/downy-woodpecker-painting-maine-watercolor-bird-beth-whitney.jpg?v=1778552441"},{"product_id":"green-heron-painting","title":"Green Heron Painting","description":"\u003cp\u003eWatercolor print of Green Heron brings this secretive little bird out of hiding, perched just above the water in a tangle of reeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rich chestnut and teal coloring is stunning, and the detail throughout is very sharp and realistic. Subtle sunshine glows through the reeds in the background, giving the whole painting a warm, quiet feeling. Green herons are notoriously hard to spot in the wild, so consider this your best chance for a really good look. Those feet alone are worth the price of admission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful gift for any birder or nature lover. Pair with other Birds and Nature prints for a touch of whimsy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beth Whitney Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46650096550046,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/8813\/9166\/files\/green-heron-painting-watercolor-bird-beth-whitney.jpg?v=1778552337"},{"product_id":"ode-to-spring-painting","title":"Ode to Spring Painting","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal watercolor painting of Ode to Spring captures a happy chipping sparrow singing his morning song from an apple tree in full bloom in my parents' garden in Ellsworth, Maine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinter is very long in Maine, so if you lived here you would sing for joy at the sight of apple blossoms too! My favorite part of the painting is that tiny pink tongue. You can almost hear the thrill of spring in his song.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting originally had a white background, but it needed more contrast to make the flowers pop. Adding the deep green was exactly right. It brings so much lushness to the scene and makes the blossoms glow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very happy, optimistic painting. A wonderful gift for anyone who loves backyard birds or the arrival of spring. 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This is an absolute must-see in early June when the hillside is covered in purple flowers. There are benches and plenty of places to spread a picnic lunch, and a mowed path leads down to the shore below. It's one of my favorite places in the whole area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful gift for a birder or anyone who loves lupine and the Maine coast.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beth Whitney Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46650173522078,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/8813\/9166\/files\/song-sparrow-lupine-painting-chipping-sparrow-bird-watercolor-beth-whitney.jpg?v=1778278295"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/8813\/9166\/collections\/Blue-Jay-watercolor-painting-by-Beth-Whitney-web.jpg?v=1777178275","url":"https:\/\/bethwhitneystudio.com\/collections\/birds-nature-paintings.oembed","provider":"Beth Whitney Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}