Sweet Sentinel - Bird & 3 Children In Nest Art Print

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Message from the Artist: Blankets crafted into nests to sit upon, plastic eggs beneath us. Patient mama bird. Driveways carved into gravel, metal cars running round and round. Our first wheels. Playful children.

An imaginative world of children, friends together. Crawling through tunnels apparently woven by animals in thickets, just the right size to wiggle through. Climbing into trees to watch for approaching ‘enemies’. Tucking into piles of hay as a mama cat does to hide her kittens. Rolling with buddies, laughter and dust. Scaling the ladder to the top of the barn – our super-secret special place. Our first attempt at a house of our own. Spiders and beetles, birds and mice – they didn’t worry us all that much – the desire for play was stronger.

The critters must have watched in awe: these wind-swept children, scrapes and raspberries, racing the sun, skipping meals. Crafting their worlds with boards and branches. Wild freedom. Boots in the mud, secrets shared, burns whipped into legs from racing through tall weeds in shorts – raised nettle bumps, connecting to make mesas on our skin. Mud makes the itch go away.

Returning home with mud up to the knees, webs in the hair, scratches on arms and dirt between toes. Wild and run, tan and tired. Unconsciously grateful for Nature’s watchful eye and protection. Content. Friendship. Childhood.

A print from the Wild Tenderness Collection.

Choose the Embellished option to personalize your print with hair color accents. Contact Katie if you can't find what you are looking for. 

SELECT YOUR PRINT SIZE:

~a Signed Art Print on paper (3 size options)
~a Hand-Embellished & Signed Art Print on paper (more information below)
~or a Stretched Canvas Art Print, ready to hang out of the box

All prints are created from original Katie m. Berggren paintings. 

FRAMING: For paper prints, use a frame that matches the size of your print if you want the image to go right to the edges. The 1/8” margin will be hidden behind the frame. Prefer some space between art and frame? Choose a larger frame with a window mat that fits the print size. For example, a 16x16 inch frame with a 12x12 inch mat, or a 12x12 inch frame with an 8x8 inch mat. Simple and beautiful!

••Signed Art Prints on Paper••

Your Art Print is created on premium paper with an 8-ink process for vibrant, fade-proof color. It’s hand-signed, carefully packaged, and made with archival materials to ensure 100+ years of inspiring memories and touching hearts.

Prints are packaged with a board and sleeve, then shipped in a sturdy mailer. Art Prints have a 1/8-inch border and fit standard frames. See above.

••Embellished Art Prints on Paper••

A 12x12 inch Art Print is hand-accented for unique brush-stroke texture and an artist’s touch. I sign the front, date the back, and package it with a board and sleeve, then wrap and ship in a sturdy mailer.

An Embellished Print allows custom changes like eye color, hair accents, facial hair, glasses, and more, all added with paint. Simply leave notes at checkout for personalization, and you'll receive a confirmation email. Allow 1-2 days for creation and drying before shipping. SEE SAMPLES