Description
“Small Wonders: Lady of the Beak” by Laureen Marchand is a miniature bird painting that offers the chance to hold in our hands an inspiration for nature-based solutions to the climate crisis. The artist captures the endearing demeanour of the delightful female red-breasted grosbeak and at the same time addresses the pressing issues of climate change and habitat reduction. These oil paintings are ecological art meant to spark joy and bring a smile to your face. They provide a period of peace.
The first thing we notice about the red-breasted grosbeak is its large triangular bill. The second is its remarkable colouration. While the male is dramatic and splashy, the female is clearly the artist of the two. With delicate striping and an attention-getting face pattern. She also has a voice to match her sweet disposition and you can hear her singing when she is nest-building, incubating, and brooding. The rose-breasted grosbeak population remains robust but is in decline due to deforestation. Once again, a bird asks us to be aware of her trees.
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