@birdsofvermont.bsky.socialThis mixed-media encaustic work for #WingsWatersWays ties together the three realms herons move through: earth, air, water.
The entire work is visible at the Birds of Vermont Museum through the end of October (unless it is sold). You can see more of her work at www.instagram.com/DeniseMarieL...
@birdsofvermont.bsky.social#FeaturedArtist Katrina Meyers collaged "the Heron and the Reeds" with painted papers and layers, evoking both the habitat of the heron and its varied connections. There is always something changing, moving, reaching, even when the heron is impossibly still. #WingsWatersWays
@birdsofvermont.bsky.socialEmerging #FeaturedArtist Ruby M shares her broad perspective on Vermonters, rivers, and a Bald Eagle interacting—indeed, sharing the waterway—in her piece "Trout River" for #WingsWatersWays.
@birdsofvermont.bsky.social#FeaturedArtist Lori Hinrichsen (@lorihinrichsenvermontartist) repurposed old atlases' images of Vermont waterways into moveable birds for this installation work in #WingsWatersWays. It's whimsical and practical, hopeful and full of memory, both still and ready to fly.
@birdsofvermont.bsky.socialThis is the first year we've seen Bob Spear's work directly inspire a work for #WingsWatersWays. Grace Juneau created this loon family in the poses and mood of the first carving you see as you enter the museum.
And yes, this IS that small (the carved wooden ones are life-size).
@birdsofvermont.bsky.socialLizzy Sheldon is today's #FeaturedArtist, and she's playing with words as much as oil paint in this work for #WingsWatersWays.
@birdsofvermont.bsky.socialThe "Queen Fisher" comes to the #WingsWatersWays show from #FeaturedArtist Jo Anne Wazny. She writes of inspiration "from the texture of fur and feather to dramatic skies.... The diversity and complexity of life is astounding."
Art copyright © Jo Anne Wazny, shown with permission.
@birdsofvermont.bsky.social#FeaturedPhotographer Gail Curtin tells us she seeks to "not only the beauty and charm of the world around us but also the humor and unique moments that make life so special." This photo of a cormorant does that, bridging a moment between the bird's life and human spaces.
@birdsofvermont.bsky.socialThe Heron appears to symbolize connections between #WingsWatersWays for many of our artists in this show. #FeaturedArtist Marcia Vogler @MarciaVogler uses this in her constructed accordion book/triptych (one panel of which is shown here).
@birdsofvermont.bsky.socialRed Knots (Calidris canutus) may be observed in Vermont (if you are lucky and persistent) as they migrate.
#FeaturedArtist Chris Selin has caught three in flight in her painting for #WingsWatersWays, as they wing across a wind-roughened edge of Lake Champlain, with mountains in the background.
@birdsofvermont.bsky.socialWe welcome emerging artist Julian to #WingsWatersWays, and today's #FeaturedArtist. Julian has exhibited in our show before; their work reflects our show themes with both clarity and a sense of captured motion.
We look forward to seeing how their art develops in future!
@birdsofvermont.bsky.social"Time Flies", a watercolor of a Sandhill Crane rising by Callie Hastings, carries themes of migration, urgency, and—perhaps—dawn and hope.
These cranes migrate, often using river valleys as key stopover points. For more, visit www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Sandhi...
@birdsofvermont.bsky.social#FeaturedArtist Kristen Donegan works in clay, paint and fiber, exploring themes connecting nature, myth and self reflection. In that space, her waterfowl of "Diving" ask "what do we discover, beneath?"
@birdsofvermont.bsky.socialTodd Cummings, today's #FeaturedArtist, uses graphic design and digital illustration to share a early morning autumn moment with loons. The birds' quiet grace contrasts eloquently with the change of seasons. You can find more of Todd's work at ForestCityDesigns.com
@birdsofvermont.bsky.social#FeaturedArtist Sarah Ashe works with fabrics and more as she creates sculptures, art pieces, and (in this case) wall hangings.
Her birds are opportunities for discovery as they bridge boundaries between night and day, air and water. Find them in the #WingsWatersWays art show, or at sarahashe.com
@birdsofvermont.bsky.socialThis osprey by emerging artist Caelyn White is a careful mix of a static wooded wetland below a soaring raptor. We are honored to be the first to exhibit her work in #WingsWatersWays.
Caelyn works in many other media, some of which can be found in the museum's gift shop.
@birdsofvermont.bsky.socialWhen you walk by this watercolor, you observe geese in spring; when you walk the other way, it's geese in fall. This single image cannot show it all!
Visit us to be amazed by #FeaturedArtist Judy Brook; visit Dead Creek WMA to be astounded by live geese that inspired this work for #WingsWatersWays.
@birdsofvermont.bsky.socialThis is NOT a reflection in 2 directions but 2 dabbling ducks. By #FeaturedPhotographer Jake Levin, this offers both the reality of a duck's life and the surprise of symmetry.
This image is cropped; find the full work at our #WingsWatersWays art show.
Find more of Jake's work at BirdsByJake.com
@birdsofvermont.bsky.social#FeaturedArtist Sarah Rosedahl asks us to notice where birds are and when.
It's true that osprey young have fledged by now. Many have begun their migration. Look for them in the skies and near water. Next spring, watch the large, stick-built nests for reuse!