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July 4, 2022
Is He Sam or Chad?
Sam the Eagle, mascot of the 1984 Olympics, is older but sexier. Happy Fourth of July to my wonderful American patrons!
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July 2, 2022
Enchanted Woods
ThirdFloorChord ignored the keep out signs and went on a stroll in a private forest and soon learned the penalty. This is some reward art for being my 2000th follower on FA last Fall. TFC is a great guy and I’m happy to have met him this way. 
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Warm Hugs for a Friend
My bird friend Bec-de-Gaz needed a hug and Aetus was happy to oblige. You’re a good bird, Bec, & you have good friends that love you.
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Barnibus Schlüpftag Bretzel
Barnibu is a good bird and deserves all the pretzels on his hatchday. <3
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May 13, 2022
Aetus Cares
A fun little sticker I did for Telegram. Aetus has a big heart. <3
Grab the sticker pack on Telegram!
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March 13, 2022
Buy My Art at Motor City Furry Convention and Help Birds!
Motor City Fur Con is rumored to be “The Bird Con” for furries. It’s been a goal of mine to attend for a few years now and it’s finally coming together. Not only that, but I also have a dealer’s table and I’m bringing a bunch of bird-themed art goodies to sell. What could top that? Well, I’m donating 100% of the profits to the Center for Avian Rehab and Education (CARE) in Waukesha, WI. So, every dollar you spend will go to helping birds!
Meet Phil, a friendly Timneh gray parrot in need of a new homeCARE is a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to providing sanctuary for pet birds that need new homes. They correct any existing problems, get them on a good diet, and carefully match them up with new owners. They rehome hundreds of pet birds every year and have been doing this for about 20 years. I’ve been volunteering services to them since 2013. In the past six years alone, I have cared for around 490 birds for the shelter. I donate all of my services and the only costs to CARE are to cover diagnostics I submit to laboratories. In addition, I also hold well-bird clinics for volunteers and affiliated bird owners.
The funds from your purchases will go to a facilities improvement project to create a sanitary, organized examination and treatment room. For the past 5 years, we’ve managed along with a repurposed storage room, but the carpeting makes it difficult to keep clean. I perform physicals on the birds and take blood samples. Sometimes I like to let birds walk or fly around to evaluate their coordination. That can prove very difficult with the odd furniture we have that allows birds to fall behind or crawl beneath. There’s very little counter space and we use a small folding table for exams. All in all, it’s not really optimal for conducting medical exams quickly and safely, or for organizing medical samples and supplies.
We’ll be replacing the carpeting with waterproof laminated flooring that can be thoroughly cleaned. We’ll also replace some water-damaged ceiling tiles that have mildewed and repaint the peeling walls. There will be cabinets, countertop, under-cabinet lighting, and a sturdy, wall-mounted examination table. Finally, I will also install a wall-mounted examination light to help my tired old eyes. We’ve already purchased cabinetry and flooring and will begin the remodel in early April. The project will cost about $2000, even with the donated labor of myself and my husband. So, every bit we can raise to offset this expense is greatly appreciated. I’ll also take straight-up donations if you don’t see something you want to purchase.
And here’s a sample of what you can buy:
I’ll also be teaching an avian anatomy class. It’s currently scheduled for Saturday, 3-5 pm, but this may change as that would require me to shut down my table for a couple of hours! 
I’ll post an update here as soon as I know for sure.
Beyond that, I hope to have a lot of my bird friends come by to say hi and get a hug. I’ve missed you all so much!
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February 13, 2022
Kiss Me, Falcon
As usual, Mark is hamming it up. Inspired by a modern piece depicting the death of Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar, by Russ Kramer (done in a classic style).
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Sammy Out For a Flight
His transformation complete, Sammy takes flight over the hills of Portugal. A Secret Santa gift for my Portuguese friend Sammy.
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The Curse of the Partridge in a Pear Tree
Silver was strolling on a summer day when she came to a pear tree with ripe fruit. She didn’t get far before she and her world transformed. Now she’s bound to the pear tree forever but there’s plenty of pears & sunshine as long as she stays close.
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Safe from the Storm
Kor the raven and Penelope the magpie watch a snow storm from the cozy confines of the Avian Haven in Whiterock. They are characters from my upcoming novel “Whiterock” due out in 2022.
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