Piping Plovers — Trouble Makers
From the Collection Oh, to Fly!
This piping plover art print brings the beach to your wall. Piping plovers are tiny, sand-colored shorebirds that nest directly on open beaches — a lifestyle that makes them both vulnerable and brave. They run along the tideline in quick bursts, their legs a blur, then freeze in place and become nearly invisible against the sand. Alongside them, oystercatchers probe the surf with bright orange bills, and sanderlings chase the retreating waves in synchronized groups. Coastal shorebirds are the rhythm section of the beach.
I paint these birds freehand with Kissho Gansai mineral pigments on archival cotton rag paper. Sandy plumage, wet shoreline light, and the silvery quality of ocean-edge air all demand a palette that’s clean and luminous without being harsh. Each giclée is printed in my Pawtucket studio, color-matched to the original.
These prints bring beach energy home — perfect for coastal houses, sunrooms, bathrooms, and any space where you want the feeling of sand between your toes and salt in the air.
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Printed from original watercolors in Holly's Pawtucket, Rhode Island studio.
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.
