Field Nest
There's something deeply moving about how birds like plovers, killdeer, and certain shorebirds nest right on the ground, fully exposed to predators and the elements. Despite the vulnerability, these nests embody resilience and adaptation. Their delicate construction—woven from twigs, grass, or even just pebbles—seems almost precarious, yet it works seamlessly within nature's design. Birds often choose subtle locations to blend in, and their trust in the environment feels like an unspoken harmony. It's as if they know that life can thrive in unexpected places, even in the most fragile forms.
Encaustic
6 × 6 in
7.5 × 7.5 framed
Framed in Solid Walnut Frame
Available for pick up at Melt Gallery in Prince Edward County, Ontario.
Shipping is extra.
There's something deeply moving about how birds like plovers, killdeer, and certain shorebirds nest right on the ground, fully exposed to predators and the elements. Despite the vulnerability, these nests embody resilience and adaptation. Their delicate construction—woven from twigs, grass, or even just pebbles—seems almost precarious, yet it works seamlessly within nature's design. Birds often choose subtle locations to blend in, and their trust in the environment feels like an unspoken harmony. It's as if they know that life can thrive in unexpected places, even in the most fragile forms.
Encaustic
6 × 6 in
7.5 × 7.5 framed
Framed in Solid Walnut Frame
Available for pick up at Melt Gallery in Prince Edward County, Ontario.
Shipping is extra.
There's something deeply moving about how birds like plovers, killdeer, and certain shorebirds nest right on the ground, fully exposed to predators and the elements. Despite the vulnerability, these nests embody resilience and adaptation. Their delicate construction—woven from twigs, grass, or even just pebbles—seems almost precarious, yet it works seamlessly within nature's design. Birds often choose subtle locations to blend in, and their trust in the environment feels like an unspoken harmony. It's as if they know that life can thrive in unexpected places, even in the most fragile forms.
Encaustic
6 × 6 in
7.5 × 7.5 framed
Framed in Solid Walnut Frame
Available for pick up at Melt Gallery in Prince Edward County, Ontario.
Shipping is extra.