Red-Winged Blackbirds — The Return Of Spring
From the Collection Songbirds & Friends
This woodpecker watercolor print showcases birds that demand to be noticed. The pileated woodpecker is the largest woodpecker in North America — a crow-sized bird with a flaming red crest that drums on trees with enough force to send wood chips flying. Red-winged blackbirds own every marsh and cattail stand they inhabit, flashing their scarlet-and-yellow shoulder patches and singing with a voice that carries a quarter mile. These are birds with volume turned up.
I paint these bold personalities freehand with Kissho Gansai mineral pigments on archival cotton rag paper. The pileated’s striking red-black-white pattern and the red-wing’s flash of color both require confident, undiluted brushwork — these birds don’t do subtle, and neither should the paintings. Each giclée is printed in my Pawtucket studio on archival cotton rag, color-matched to the original.
These prints bring energy and presence to living rooms, offices, and dens — anywhere you want a bird that walks into a room and takes charge.
Learn more about framing your giclée print.
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.
