This series is a work in progress. After drawing post-it pigeon portraits for a few months, I found myself leaning in the opposite direction: What if I took some of these close-ups and let them get big? I like to go to the local lumber store and see what they’ve got in their scrap plywood bin, keeping the bird in mind. One of my intentions is to honor imperfections while taking care and making visible what we usually overlook or dismiss. In this series, I approach the subject and materials in that spirit.

Click on a pigeon to see an enlarged version with details. Please reach out to me with interest or questions, including pricing. If you’d like to commission a mixed-media portrait, let’s talk about it! A portion of proceeds goes to Palomacy Pigeon & Dove Adoptions.