Name: Ruffed Grouse - Signed Fine Art Print
SKU: 54857
Availability: InStock

Ruffed Grouse – Signed Fine Art Print

$19.95 – $27.95

Information about the Ruffed Grouse:

The Ruffed Grouse is a small, mostly ground-dwelling bird native to the woodlands from the Appalachian Mountains across Canada to Alaska. They are stout, chunky birds and come in two distinct color phases; grey and brown. They usually weigh about a pound to a little over a pound and a half (450-750 grams) with a wingspan of 20-25 inches (50-64 centimeters). The are omnivorous, feeding on various plant matter such as berries, seeds, buds, leaves and insects. They are extremely popular for hunters, and thousands are taken each year during hunting season. The hunters move along in a line in hopes of flushing out the birds, who generally are bedded down in whatever cover they can find. Minnesota is considered the top producing state when considering the Ruffed Grouse. It is the state bird of Pennsylvania.

The poster is printed on matte, museum-quality paper with Giclée printing quality:
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
• Paper weight: 5.6 oz/y² (192 g/m²)
• Opacity: 94%

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Description

Fine art illustration of a Ruffed Grouse (Bonasa umbellus.) The illustration is available in black and white or color.

Artist’s notes:

The Ruffed Grouse was completed on 2.20.2013. As a kid I recall my brother David going hunting for grouse. I wasn’t quite sure what these mysterious animals were. I pictures some kind of small mammal like a cat, only more scary and dangerous. Only after he caught some and showed me what they were did I understand what he meant. Years later, I really cannot imagine hunting these lovely animals. This drawing was tricky, as the detail in the grouse’s body meant a lot of ink on the paper. I think the drawing turned out pretty well. It’s based on a photo by the talented wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela.

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