Small Bird Shorts
Description: Pie-billed Grebe at Rest by the Reeds ©Debra Martz I was walking the boardwalk early morning at Leonabelle and hoping this one Pie-billed Grebe would move completely beyond the reeds but no such luck. It was happy resting where it was with a watchful eye on its surroundings. Port Aransas Texas March 8th. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved
Description: A hilariously overworked owl mediator presides over the “Stonehaven Small Claims Arbitration Office,” settling fantasy-world disputes with coffee, paperwork, and pure common sense instead of magic or violence. Styled like vintage guild merchandise, the design blends medieval courtroom humor, cozy fantasy aesthetics, and bold retro typography into a parody of bureaucratic justice.
Description: Rock Wren, know by the Maori name Piwauwau is a lovely little bird that lives in the South Island of New Zealand. I based the colors on the true color of this wonderful little bird, browns, olive greens, yellows and blacks. They have distinctive large feet and a long hind toe. It can fly a few yards at a time between rocks. I used Koru patterns. The koru (Māori for "loop" is a spiral shape based on the shape of a new unfurling silver fern frond and symbolizing new life, growth, strength and peace.
Description: A small penguin illustrated in soft, flowing ink lines with a clean and balanced minimalist composition. The simple form highlights the rounded shape and gentle posture while keeping the design modern and understated. Subtle and characterful, this wildlife artwork is ideal for animal lovers and fans of contemporary minimalist illustration. A refined design suited for apparel and accessories.
Description: A graphic with a retro style sunset featuring parallel color bands of red, orange, yellow, and teal. The silhouette of a bird flying is in front of the sun. Below the horizon line are several evergreen trees. Text reads "Camping Where You Spend A Small Fortune To Live Like A Homeless Person."
