Sparrow & Myrtle | Original Pastel Pencil Bird Artwork | Emergence Study Series

Emergence Study Series

Original pastel pencil artwork on paper

Artwork size: 4.75 x 6.25 inches

Presented matted to 5 x 7 inches

A house sparrow emerges from darkness, delicately holding a flowering myrtle branch in its beak.

Quiet and intimate, the piece explores the contrast between fragility and endurance — a small living form suspended between shadow, light, and renewal.

Part of the ongoing Emergence Study Series, this original bird artwork belongs to a developing body of work exploring transformation, resilience, nature, and the way light reveals form from darkness.

Each artwork is created entirely by hand using layered pastel pencil techniques, building subtle color, soft feather textures, botanical details, and luminous highlights against a deep black background.

This piece combines elements of realistic wildlife art, botanical art, bird portraiture, and contemporary pastel drawing, making it a unique addition to a nature-inspired or fine art collection.

One-of-one original artwork. No reproductions of the original exist.

Signed by the artist.

Carefully packaged with protective materials for safe shipping.