This marvelous edition of Audubon's Birds of America displays all 435 of Audubon's brilliant hand-colored engravings in exquisite reproductions taken from the original plates of the Audubon Society's archival copy of the rare Double Elephant Folio. Although many attempts have been made to re-create the magnificent illustrations in Audubon's masterpiece, nothing equals the level of fidelity or scale achieved in this high-quality edition.

Organized and annotated by Roger Tory Peterson, America's best-known ornithologist, and issued with the full endorsement and cooperation of the Audubon Society, this magnificent volume is as thorough in scientific classification as it is beautiful. Peterson's fascinating introduction places Audubon in the context of the history of American ornithological art and also reproduces a wide sampling of the work of Audubon's notable predecessors and disciples, including Peterson's own justly famous paintings.

This new systematic arrangement of the prints, complete with informative commentaries about each bird, made it possible to correct many of the problems or errors in Audubon's original edition revealed by later scholarship. The colorful captions in the back provide fascinating commentaries on each featured bird.

Stunning original painting of a White-crowned Sparrow by Larry Haines. Larry' paintings of wildlife show the special love he has for the beauty of his South Texas home. Larry's artwork has been on the covers of Marlin magazine and Game Coin, he has done illustrations for Field and Stream, Florida Sportsman, and Texas Fishing and Game, as well as featured in numerous magazines. (20" x 24" complete frame size)

Adorn your wall with this beautiful one-of-a-kind artwork by Thomas Swanston - Calligraphy of Cranes. Exhibiting regularly in non-profit and for-profit galleries in Boston, Atlanta, New Orleans, Los Angeles, Houston, Santa Fe and with Fine Art consultants across the country, Thomas Swanston has had 14 solo and 46 group gallery exhibitions. He has been included in 8 museum exhibitions and published in over 55 trade and lifestyles magazines. Swanston’s work is collected in public and private collections in the US, Europe, Korea, China, Japan, Mexico and the Caribbean.

Aluminum on paper (7x10"). Framed art measures 10.25x13.25".

Brighten your wall with this beautiful 14" x 14" framed painting of the birds of Texas. This is an original watercolor/goauche painting by Cin-Ty Lee, a longtime Houston birder and scientific illustrator.   

This beautiful 16"x20" wood photo print of a Great Blue Heron in flight was taken by Joe Smith at a rookery in Aransas Bay in 2017. Image was taken on April 25, 2017. Camera was a Nikon D500 and the lens was a Nikon 500mm f4. Shooting data: ISO 200, f 6.3, 1/2500 sec, Exposure compensation -1.0. The wood print comes with two mounts on the back so it can be attached to a wall. No framing is necessary and it is ready to hang. It was printed directly onto a maple wood base ½" inch thick.

Take your photography skills to the next level with a personalized photo session with Joe Smith, an experienced nature and landscape photographer. Spend a half-day in the field with hands-on instruction or focus on photography skills indoors. Bring your camera and get ready to learn and have fun!

Expires 2/28/2020. The structure, location, day and time is flexible depending on your needs.

Hone your photography skills alongside an expert for 4 hours of private photography instruction with Kathy Adams Clark. Kathy is a photographer, naturalist, teacher and photo tour guide. Kathy will photograph with you in the field, review your photos and provide feedback and even work with you on Photoshop or Lightroom. Expires 10/17/2020. This session can be tailored to meet your photographic needs regardless of skill level.

Whether you're a novice or expert photographer, spending the day out in the field with Greg Lavaty will improve your photography. Greg is a well-known Texas photographer who leads birding trips in North, South and Central America. Greg will share some of his secrets and techniques to photographing birds in their environment. Come home with that winning shot worthy of a magazine cover. Includes a full-day of instruction for 2 people in the Houston/Galveston Area.

Expires 10/17/2020.

Robin Jackson Photography 11x14 Family Portrait package with one hour of retouching. To see a slide show of Robin's portraiture, go to http://rjackson1.photobiz.com/viewing Robin makes the portrait session fun and easy! Session can be at your home or at one of Robin's beautiful outdoor locations in Dallas, Fort Worth, Waco, Austin, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Houston, Albuquerque & surrounding areas.

Please contact Robin Jackson Photography so they can let you know when Robin will be in your area. Pets are welcome. Gift certificates do not expire.

Enjoy this $2,000 gift certificate for you and your family. You will receive a 14" museum quality canvas portrait. The Fine Art Canvas is a photographic finish for your art piece. Captured in their studio during your portrait session, the artistry is then added by hand to give it a look that is soft and subtle, yet genuine and realistic. This, like all of their portraits, follows strict archival procedures similarly done by museums to ensure the longevity of your artwork.

"The art we create at Metcalf Fine Art Portraits is one of a kind. We focus solely on the formal family portrait to create a legacy heirloom that will stand the test of time. This donation item includes a formal family studio portrait sitting. This also includes a 14-inch fine art canvas portrait with artistry valued at $2,000."

About Nena Metcalf, President of Metcalf Fine Art Portraits: Ms. Metcalf is the creative talent behind Metcalf Fine Art. She started MFA to use her talents and create beautiful heirloom pieces to celebrate a family’s history. Since starting the portrait business in 2009, she has cultivated a reputation for beautiful, high quality artwork and has had the pleasure of working with Houston’s finest familie

Terms: Gift certificates may not be combined with any other offer or certificate. Certificates are non transferable and may not be given as gifts. They must be registered within 3 days of the event and sessions must be scheduled within 2 months of the event date. Both spouses (when applicable) must attend the session. Other exclusions and limitations may apply. s.

Capture your dog's unique personality in a modern pet portrait! You'll enjoy a personalized photography experience and an $800 product credit to spend on artwork featuring your furry family member. No special training necessary!

Expires 10/31/2020

Adorn yourself with this beautiful handmade, sterling silver and polymer clay blue jay feather pendant on sterling silver chain. Perfect for any bird-lover!

This cuff will help you find your wonder woman... This exquisite brass bird cuff bracelet is handmade by Krista Tranquilla. The "Flock of birds" is a grouping of birds centered in the middle of the cuff and the "Bird Pattern" is a pattern of birds on the whole cuff. This brass cuff has laquer on the inside to temporarily help prevent discoloration on your skin. The outside is left natural so you can left patina or you can shine it up bright with a polishing cloth.

About Krista Tranquilla: As a child, we lived in the Blue Ridge Mountains surrounded by an active community of fiber artists. As a teen, we lived overseas when there was still an active tradition of local handcrafts. When I look back, it was my exposure at an early age to handmade goods and their makers that planted the seeds of what I am becoming today. I live happily in the mountains with my husband, two daughters and a small dog that likes to steal sandpaper if I am not watching. My studio is my home where my kids can come in and tinker too. We live in a beautiful place and in line with that I try to keep clean where I can. I use natural products and ethically sourced metals whenever I can.

Treat yourself with this $300 gift certificate for jewelry at Mariquita Masterson Inc. Mariquita Masterson is a Houston jewelry designer who creates beautiful work with glass, blown, cast and enamel. Each piece is individually made and set in sterling and vermeil. Blown glass, pate de verre and enameled glass are used in combination with pearls, semi-precious stones and a variety of beads to create a very distinct and glamorous collection.

Gift certificate cannot be used on sale items or to pay state sales tax. Expires October 17, 2020.

Adorn yourself with this beautiful matching set of Kendra Scott necklace and earrings in Kyocera Opal. Their Kyocera Opal is a lab grown, stabilized opal created to mimic the dazzling structure of natural opal. Beautifully reflective and never dyed, this genuine stone takes 12-14 months to produce and is best loved for its striking flashes of colored light.

Frameless and free, the Ever Silver Pendant Necklace in White Opal is your new essential. A simple design featuring our signature oval silhouette, this pendant necklace is loved for its classic versatility. When you try on the Ever Silver Pendant Necklace, we guarantee you'll never want to take it off. 
• Rhodium Plated Over Brass
• Size: 0.53"L x 0.26"W, 15" chain, and 2" extender

A dainty accessory with a stunning White Opal center, the Betty Silver Stud Earrings are easy to wear and impossible to ignore. Loved for their simple design and versatility, these stud earrings can be work with anything, anytime. No matter what you pair the Betty Silver Stud Earrings with, you will feel put together and on trend. 
• Rhodium Plated Over Brass
• Size: 0.53"L x 0.278"W on post

Enjoy this complete set of 31 Houston Audubon High Island patches, from 1989 - 2019. This is one of only a few complete sets left! Cherish the history and progression of Houston Audubon with this special collection.

Frame not included. 

This beautiful watercolor portrait of Skeeter, framed in custom tobacco leaf, was painted by Elizabeth Eckenfels. Skeeter, a Mississippi Kite, is a member of Houston Audubon's education team. He helps the department teach hundreds of people every year about the importance of birds. You can proudly display this colorful painting of one of Houston Audubon's handsome avian team members.