Gartered Trogon
Acrylic on canvas, 20×16″
The Gartered Trogon, as with most trogons, is visually stunning. The species ranges across Central America to northwestern parts of South America, and can be seen where we live in Panama, given the relatively close proximity of the forest reserve. I have been able to get some excellent close-up photos of visiting male birds, a few of which I show below; obvious inspiration to capture on canvas!
The fern featured in the art is the epiphytic Graceful Fern (Niphidium crassifolium), that is ubiquitous in the forests in this region.
Watch this little video of the origin story behind the art (click on the image).
I bought this original photo and have it framed along with another in this collection. Chris is an amazing artist with an all-seeing eye for the personality of his birds.
Thanks Chris, Deirdre
Thanks so much Deirdre for collecting my art and for your kind words! Cheers, Chris
Indeed I am the proud owner of two of Chris’s paintings. The ones hanging in Deirdre’s office are amazing too