White Ibis always look like they have somewhere specific to be. This one is caught low and moving, head lowered and bill ready to probe the shallows. The clean white body, black wing tips, reddish-orange legs, and long curved bill make the species unmistakable, but I wanted the feeding posture rather than a formal portrait. That peculiar bill makes much more sense when you see the bird actually using it.

Each Florida Field Guide Proof begins as a fully rendered digital study created before the original paint carving. These proofs are where I resolve the composition, color relationships, anatomy, texture, and overall visual direction before committing the image to dozens of painted layers and an irreversible carving process.

The 8×10 Open Edition Proof preserves that finished digital study as its own collectible work and offers a direct look at the image that guides the creation of the original carving.

Printed on premium 10 mil (0.25 mm) paper with a lustre finish, the surface has a soft, refined sheen without the high reflection of a glossy print. The finish supports rich color and crisp detail while resisting fingerprints, making it well suited for framing and everyday display. Paper is sourced from Japan.

8×10 inches
Open edition
Fully rendered digital study created before the original carving
10 mil (0.25 mm) paper
Lustre finish
Fingerprint resistant
Paper sourced from Japan
Unframed

Zebra Longwing Open Edition Proof

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