Swallow-tailed Kites make flying look suspiciously easy. This mated pair lets me show both sides of the species at once. One bird rests on the branch while the other sweeps overhead with those long pointed wings and deeply forked tail fully visible. The flying bird brings all the drama, but the perched bird changes the story. Together they become less about an aerial silhouette and more about partnership.

This 17×22 Signature Proof pairs an 11×14 rendering of the original Field Guide study with the complete species entry, presented together as a limited collector edition of only 10, hand signed and numbered by the artist.

The Signature Proof is the only format in which the complete written Florida Field Guide species entry is reproduced alongside the artwork.

Each Signature Proof is printed on bright white River Linen, a 230 gsm archival art paper with a finely embossed linen surface that adds texture without obscuring detail. Its microporous matte coating produces bright color, deep blacks, and a very slight sheen when printed, giving the finished piece a refined surface that complements both the artwork and natural-history text. Made from pure alpha cellulose, the paper is acid- and lignin-free for long-term presentation.

Each proof is hand signed and individually numbered from an edition of 10, then paired with acid-free support and enclosed in a crystal-clear, archival-safe protective sleeve. The protective closure keeps adhesive away from the artwork while shielding the print during storage and handling. Signature Proofs are sold unframed.

A Certificate of Authenticity identifying the work and edition accompanies each Signature Proof.

17×22 inch Signature Proof
Limited edition of 10
Hand signed and numbered by the artist
11×14 inch Field Guide artwork
6×4 inch complete Florida Field Guide species entry
Only Field Guide format containing the complete written species entry
Printed on Red River River Linen archival paper
230 gsm / 60 lb. paper weight
10 mil thickness
100% alpha cellulose base stock
Acid- and lignin-free
Finely embossed linen texture
Microporous matte coating
Bright white paper tone
Very slight sheen when printed
Designed for bright color, strong contrast, and deep blacks
Acid-free presentation support
Crystal-clear archival-safe protective sleeve
Certificate of Authenticity included
Unframed

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