I’ve been a fan of Portland artist Amy Ruppel for several years. Ruppel’s work uses mixed media and involves layering bees wax over paper and then adding drawn details by etching in the wax. I’ve seen a few of her pieces in person and they have a wonderful depth to them.
Last year I bought a print of hers from Tiny Showcase and while it’s great it doesn’t quite capture the luminosity of her original work. But I don’t have the cash to drop on an original piece so I think I’ll have to be content with a print.
If you’re interested in her work you should check out the prints from Ruppel’s series of state animals and state birds.
I liked the Nebraska White Tailed Deer and the Washington Willow Goldfinch in particular, but there are lots of lovely pieces. Prints start at $20 so if you have a hankering to display some state pride in a stylish (and affordable!) way, look no further.
I really like those state bird prints! Thanks for the tip, Faith.