Northern Passage presents a Steller’s Eider rendered with exceptional sensitivity and technical finesse. The artist layers coloured pencil to reveal the bird’s striking plumage: a deep indigo mantle, warm russet flanks, and the immaculate white of its neck and breast, crowned by an iridescent emerald cap that gleams with subtle brilliance.
Set against the subdued, ice-toned expanse of northern waters, the eider glides forward with serene composure. Each ripple and eddy is articulated in delicately blended strokes that evoke the ceaseless motion of the Arctic sea, underscoring both the species’ quiet endurance and its vulnerability.
Translucent snowflakes drift across the composition, infusing the scene with a contemplative stillness. As a conservation-dependent species now threatened by habitat loss and climate change, the Steller’s Eider stands as an emblem of the delicate balance sustaining life in polar ecosystems. Northern Passage transcends naturalistic study, inviting reflection on resilience, impermanence, and the urgent need to protect the fragile splendor of the world’s most elemental landscapes.
Northern Passage
Our limited edition giclee prints are made available on demand and are printed using only top quality materials. We use high quality polycotton canvas and cotton paper as our standard for giclee printing. All of our materials meet and exceed the standards set forth by the Fine Art Trade Guild for pH and lightfastness. Please contact us for custom orders, we will print on custom papers if requested. (Custom orders may take slightly longer than the normal turnaround times if we need to order a specific paper). All limited edition prints come signed by the artist and hand numbered with an accompanying certificate of authenticity.