This piece is inspired by a memorable encounter from last year, when we set out to find a colony of Boat-billed Herons in La Fortuna. It seems the name of this lovely place brought me good luck!

'Nocturnal Affinity' was accepted for the prestigious 'Birds in Art 50' exhibition by the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Wausau (WI) September 6 to January 4, 2026. Read more in my NEWS section!

This Scratchboard will be traveling to the Society of Animal Artists (SAA) annual exhibition 2026. Visit the news section for more info:

SAA Exhibition 2026