Orange-Breasted Sunbirds and Pincushion Protea Giclée Print

Anthobaphes violacea and Leucospermum cordifolium

This piece was inspired by visits to the UCSC arboretum, where I wandered among the African and Australian flora and wondered who pollinated these marvelous flowers. A bit of research revealed that small, brightly-colored sunbirds were among the pincushion’s native pollinators, and the male’s iridescent plumage was such a treat to draw.

This 11” x 14″ giclee is printed with archival inks onto matte archival art paper. It’s backed by foamcore board, and signed in pencil on the front.

Size (Unmatted, in Inches): 11″ x 14″

Year: 2006