Original Wildlife Art: one-of-a-kind drawings & paintings
This is where new available original drawings and paintings first appear. Finished pieces, sketchbook studies, and occasional preparatory work offer a look into the creative process behind The Open Forge. If you're interested in commissioning an original drawing or painting, reach out via email here.
Drawings
A larger-than-life honey bee navigates its way to another flower in a spontaneous, minimalist field of expressive floral structure that creates a sense of air and atmosphere—a bold snapshot that celebrates the strength and beauty of our beloved honey bees. Drawn in charcoal and graphite, the marks create a sense of movement while inviting close inspection of form, texture, and light.
300 lb natural white hot press cotton rag paper with deckle edges
20.5 × 26 inches
Original, signed on the front
Part of The Hive collection
Free shipping within the contiguous United States
Reach out via the Contact page with any questions you may have about this piece, drawing commissions or wildlife murals.
Charcoal drawing of the native botanical workhorse, Echinacea purpurea. This study explores the stillness of a midsummer stand of coneflowers with soft charcoal passages and expressive mark-making. Part of The Hive collection.
Original charcoal drawing
270 gsm (100 lb) acid-free paper
11 × 14 inches
Signed on the front
Free shipping within the contiguous United States
Curious and alert, the Black-capped Chickadee is a familiar backyard visitor known for its lively personality, and this one is no different, perched on a little makeshift garden stake when no one is looking. Part of The Aviary collection.
Original graphite and charcoal drawing
270 gsm (100 lb) acid-free paper
8 × 10 inches
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Often overshadowed by the bright yellow breeding plumage of the male, the female American Goldfinch has a quieter elegance. This original graphite and charcoal drawing celebrates the subtle beauty of one of North America's most familiar backyard songbirds, resting on fresh vine growth. Part of The Aviary collection.
Original graphite and charcoal drawing
270 gsm (100 lb) acid-free paper
8 × 10 inches
Free shipping within the contiguous United States
Reach out via the Contact page with any questions you may have about original work, drawing commissions or wildlife murals.
A larger-than-life honey bee navigates its way to another flower in a spontaneous, minimalist field of expressive floral structure that creates a sense of air and atmosphere—a bold snapshot that celebrates the strength and beauty of our beloved honey bees. Drawn in charcoal and graphite, the marks create a sense of movement while inviting close inspection of form, texture, and light.
300 lb natural white hot press cotton rag paper with deckle edges
20.5 × 26 inches
Original, signed on the front
Part of The Hive collection
Free shipping within the contiguous United States
Reach out via the Contact page with any questions you may have about this piece, drawing commissions or wildlife murals.