My Owl Barn

Ashley Dietrich is a painter based out of Tulsa, OK. She earned BFA in Studio Art and Art History, and completed graduate studies in Biocultural Anthropology and Archaeology. She now runs a bird sanctuary and is also a full-time painter who paints bird portraits mainly pigeons and owls. Her work is rich in textures, patterns and inspired by the nature surrounding her studio.

"Birds are each unique individuals with their own personalities, and I am honored to be part of so many little lives. Capturing their gestures and the complexity of feathers is a fulfilling technical challenge, but I especially enjoy creating portraits. Painting allows me to work with wild birds as well as spend time with my own little flock. I share my studio with ringneck doves."

You can visit her online store for originals and limited edition 4x4 bird portraits. 

Eunice Chan makes an attempt to bring people's attention to endangered species through her work. She knits and embroiders animals who are on the verge of extinction caused by human beings. The cross body bags, ipad cases and coin purses feature knitted faces of panda, owl, flamingo, polar bear and leopard. Inspired by geometric patterns the bags are perfect statement piece that'll compliment your outfit. Another reason to get one of her bags is that she will be giving 10% from each sale to World Wild Foundation. So take a look at the entire product line on her online store. 

California based artist Jonathan Martinez draws realistic wild animals with breath-taking details such as eyes and feathers. 

It all began when he was working on a college assignment for a painting class and realized his theme- bears, everyone of them was endangered. His researched more on the endangered animals and  decided to focus his art to raise awareness for these beautiful creatures without whom the Earth would never be the same. He uses variety of mediums for his art including ink, gray markers, charcoal pencils and watercolor pencils. On his Instagram page Art of the Endangered he shares his work and what goes on behind the scenes.

Avian Avatars is a collaborative project between The Myth Makers a team of nature inspired artists Donna Dodson & Andy Moerlein.

The installation features five giant sculptures of the world’s most symbolic birds – the owl, raptor, crow, pigeon, and falcon each bird with their own unique myth. Made from maple saplings, wire ties and found objects, the sculptures stand anywhere from 18 feet to colossal 26 feet tall were displayed along Broadway in New York's historic Garment District. In April 2015, the sculptures made a flight to Muskegon and can presently be viewed at different downtown Muskegon locations till May 1, 2016. 

"Since the beginning of human history cultures have identified birds as mythic and transformational. Their seasonal plumage has indicated change, signaled migration and foretold impending weather events. The Phoenix, Garuda, Horus, Ra, Thunderbird and angel iconography all address transcendence and rebirth."

Avian Avatars is meant to convey an alarming message to the modern human race, encouraging them to heed to the stories about current human impact on the changing natural world. 

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Birmingham's one of the biggest Summer event The Big Hoot art project presented by Wild in Art in partnership with Birmingham Children’s Hospital gathered thousands of people who followed the hoot trail spread across city’s 10 districts. There were about 89 fiberglass owl sculptures measuring 5ft 5in decorated by artists with mind-boggling intricate artwork. At the end of the 10 week trail the huge owls were auctioned to raise money for Birmingham Children’s Hospital.

Now, the Big Hoot has returned at the Great Western Arcade in Birmingham with its holiday sculpture designed by artist Jane Anderson. The Father Christmas owl  "with a sackful of presents and fluffy white beard" can be seen in person until the 25th. 

Shown below are some of the beautiful owl sculptures from The Big Hoot Summer event.