Original Chickadee Pastel Painting by Jamie Merrill

This original representational artwork depicts three black-capped chickadees perched on snow-dusted branches. The piece is executed in pastel on pastel board, measuring 5x7 inches for the inner image. The artist, Jamie Merrill, has signed and dated the work '2023' in the lower right corner. The color palette features realistic avifaunal tones: black, white, and buff-yellow on the birds, set against a soft, atmospheric background of muted browns and snowy whites. The birds are rendered with fine detail, showing distinct plumage and texture. The artwork is professionally housed in a double-matted presentation with an off-white mat, set within a 10x12 inch traditional oak wood frame with a clear grain finish. The construction includes a tiered frame profile with miter joints. The contemporary piece appears to be in excellent condition with no visible foxing, smudging of the pastel medium, or damage to the frame or glass. The craftsmanship exhibits a high degree of technical skill in wildlife illustration and consistent application of the pastel medium to achieve soft transitions.