Green Heron — In The Distance
From the Collection Oh, to Fly!
This green heron watercolor print comes from one of my favorite birds to paint. Green herons are the smallest herons in North America — barely bigger than a crow — but they have a presence that punches far above their weight. These are the birds that use tools: they’ll drop insects or bread crumbs onto the water surface to lure fish within striking range. That intelligence shows in the eyes, the posture, the coiled readiness of every painting.
I paint green herons freehand with Kissho Gansai mineral pigments on archival cotton rag paper. Their plumage is one of the most complex color stories in my work — deep blue-green on the back, rich chestnut on the neck, streaked underparts that shift between cream and rust. Building those colors wet-on-wet means each tone settles at its own pace. Each giclée is printed in my studio with color I’ve matched to the original.
These prints bring a quiet intensity to studies, reading nooks, and smaller walls where an intimate painting feels right.
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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
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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.
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