Eastern Bluebirds — Merry Is The Birds Life
From the Collection Songbirds & Friends
This bluebird art print captures one of the most beloved songbirds in North America. Eastern bluebirds carry a blue so vivid it looks painted on — and for someone who paints with handmade mineral pigments, I can tell you it’s one of the most satisfying colors to chase. Their warm russet breast and white belly complete a palette that feels like a clear October morning. These birds went into serious decline decades ago, and their comeback through volunteer nest box programs makes them a genuine symbol of resilience and community effort.
I paint eastern bluebirds freehand with Kissho Gansai pigments on archival cotton rag paper. The blue requires confident, undiluted strokes — overworking watercolor kills the vibrancy, so the alla prima (completed in a single session) technique is essential. Whether the painting shows an adult in full breeding plumage or a fledgling just learning to perch, each captures the optimism that makes bluebirds universal favorites. Every giclée is printed in my Pawtucket studio, color-matched to the original.
Bluebird prints bring genuine happiness to living rooms, bedrooms, and children’s spaces.
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Printed from original watercolors in Holly's Pawtucket, Rhode Island studio.
Love this piece? See the original watercolor painting.
Materials: Prints of my original, handmade pieces are made using only archival inks on heavyweight archival rag paper by Moab designed to last a lifetime. Learn more about my materials and process.
Framing: All work is elegantly framed in pristine white handmade wooden frames. The frames are 1.5" deep and handcrafted from solid wood by my favorite local framer.
A Note About Your Print's Edges: Each print arrives with a thin 1/8" white border all around—this bit of breathing space ensures that more of the image remains visible when framed, as standard framing techniques can obscure the edges.
If you prefer your image printed edge-to-edge without this margin, simply add a note with your order requesting "full-frame printing" and I'll happily accommodate.
My promise is to deliver your art exactly as you envision it in your space.
Dimensions:
9x12” (10.25x13.25” framed)
18x24” (19.25x25.25” framed)
22x30” (23.25x31.25” framed)
30x40” (32.25x42.25" framed)
Additional sizes up to 40x60” are often available. Email your request to info@hollywach.com
Additional questions? Please see the FAQ
Packaging: Prints 18x24” and larger are rolled and will arrive in sturdy mailing tubes. Smaller prints are shipped flat.
Shipping: Prints up to and including 30x40 ship FREE to the continental U.S. For larger works, please email us with your zip code for a quote.
Schedule: Please allow 1-2 weeks for processing and shipping. Larger orders may require additional time. If your order is time-sensitive, please leave us a note during checkout, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
International: Please contact us directly before placing your order for international shipping. Provide the items you're interested in and your shipping address so we can estimate shipping costs and any constraints.
Insurance: We provide complimentary shipping insurance for all orders. In the event that your item arrives damaged, please document it with pictures and notify us immediately so we can initiate a claim on your behalf.
