Hummingbirds in Lipstick Plants $550
Gallery mount canvas, gold leaf, acrylic paint. 16” x 16”
I love hummingbirds of all kinds, and always keep my eyes open anywhere I go in case I am lucky enough to spend time observing one. They are delicate but incredibly resilient and strong, flying tremendous distances every day. In Native North American culture, hummingbirds are seen as healers and bringers of love, good luck and joy. In Central America, they are a sign of love and will bring love to the person who spots them. Hummingbirds alone have the ability to fly moving their wings in the pattern of an infinity symbol (the figure 8). Hummingbirds also symbolize great courage, determination, flexibility and adaptability.
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Great Grey in the Sunset $250
Acrylic and mixed media on deep edge canvas, 12" x 12
This majestic owl stares back out at you, with a gold and copper finish behind him.
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Gaze $350
Great Grey Owl rendered in mixed media and silver leaf, 14" x 11"
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Great Grey in Fading Light $400
This Great Grey Owl (Strix nebulosa)is based on a photograph by @Anais_trepanier-photo (with permission). 12” x 16” on stretched canvas with lots of layers of glazing. One of our largest and most impressive owls, they perch quietly before hunting early or late in the day. I’ve been playing with this guy for a few days now having done multiple versions. I find owls incredibly fascinating. I go through phases- I’ll do a whole bunch of owl inspired artworks and then I’ll just stop, but I always come back to them.
Owl symbolism and meanings include wisdom, intuition, supernatural power, independent thinking, and observant listening.Owls became symbolic of intelligence because it was thought that they presaged events. Owls are great thinkers, planning the hunt with care. They are considered guardians of sacred knowledge such as weather patterns. They are important in Native Canadian lore.
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Dusk Hunt $750
Acrylic and mixed media on birch wood cradle board, 24" x 24" this owl is inspired by a photo of a Short~eared owl in flight (Asio Flammeus) by the photographer with an Instagram handle of blackcat_blackbird (Rocky, with permission). I imagine he’s hunting for something as he flies over the grassy meadow. I wanted to capture the loose mysterious feel of flight in fading light, so I kept the brush strokes loose and the sky atmospheric with lots of glazing.
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Great Egret at Sunrise $450
Acrylic on gallery mount canvas, 24” x 12”. Inspired by a photograph by Daniel Zuckerkandel (with permission) taken at the marais in the Technoparc in Montreal . The egret as a symbol refers to self-reliance, determination, balance, spirituality and your innate wisdom. An egret is sharp, direct and to the point. An egret represents following your own path.
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Wood Ducks Surveying their Domain $650
Acrylic on birch wood cradle board; 18" x 18
18” x 18” acrylic on Birch wood cradle board.
Wood ducks are among my favourite Waterbirds due to the beauty of both male and the female. I also love that they are perching ducks that like to fly up into trees, but are equally comfortable in the water. These two are based on photographs by two wonderful photographers. The male is from a photo by Montrealer Lucille Shiro, and the female is from a photograph by Ottawa resident Michel Lanthier. I really enjoy taking different photographs and creating new scenes from them. This piece is available on different products and as a reproduction.
Little Jewels - Hummingbirds and Trumpet flowers at Sunrise $600
Acrylic paint and gold leaf on 16” x 20” canvas
Here’s a new painting in the hummingbird series. I love hummingbirds of all kinds, and always keep my eyes open anywhere I go in case I am lucky enough to spend time observing one. They are delicate but incredibly resilient and strong, flying tremendous distances every day. In Native North American culture, hummingbirds are seen as healers and bringers of love, good luck and joy. In Central America, they are a sign of love and will bring love to the person who spots them. Hummingbirds alone have the ability to fly moving their wings in the pattern of an infinity symbol (the figure 8). Hummingbirds also symbolize great courage, determination, flexibility and adaptability.
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Hummingbirds and Columbine $600
Copper leaf, acrylic paint on canvas, 12”x 24” on stretched canvas with acrylic paint and copper leaf, these little birds bring joy.
I have these Columbines in my garden and every spring I wait with baited breath to see which colours I will have. I love hummingbirds of all kinds, and always keep my eyes open anywhere I go in case I am lucky enough to spend time observing one. They are delicate but incredibly resilient and strong, flying tremendous distances every day. In Native North American culture, hummingbirds are seen as healers and bringers of love, good luck and joy. In Central America, they are a sign of love and will bring love to the person who spots them. Hummingbirds alone have the ability to fly moving their wings in the pattern of an infinity symbol (the figure 8). Hummingbirds also symbolize great courage, determination, flexibility and adaptability.
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Chickadees at Dawn $275
This diptych represents sweet chickadees romping at dawn. Each piece is 10” x 10” painted with acrylic and silver leaf on stretched canvas. They could be hung with each other or at different angles or even split up as they do stand on their own as separate paintings.
I just can’t get enough of chickadees — I adore them. They are comical, brave and beautiful.
They are associated with many positive characteristics in Native North American cultures, including cheerfulness and resilience. They believed chickadees have a special connection with the worlds of spirits and considered them messengers and news bringers. They are associated with sociability and good fortune.
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Chickadee Pair
Acrylic and copper leaf
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Warblers and Lemons $650
"Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished." - Lao Tzu
20” x 24” Acrylic painting from the Reverie series, with Canada Warblers, cabbage white butterflies and lemons.
Yellow birds are known to symbolize joy, positivity, enthusiasm and liveliness. They are also a sign of good luck and fortune to come, freedom and power. The yellow bird is one of the most positive and uplifting animals to see in a dream.
The lemon tree symbolizes abundance, protection, longevity, fertility, cleansing, healing, and optimism. Lemon trees have a very positive meaning. Many cultures view it as a powerful, protecting plant. In Christianity it is tied to fidelity.
A Cabbage white butterfly flying near you is considered a sign of hope, and it is said to bring good luck. In some cultures, it is believed that white butterflies appearing symbolizes the soul of a deceased loved one visiting. Available on a card.
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Fanciful Chickadee with Mandala $200
Acrylic on canvas, 6” x 8”
From the Flights of Fancy Series
Chickadee, flowers, mandala…gold paint…so much fun!I just can’t get enough of chickadees — I adore them. They are comical, brave and beautiful.
They are associated with many positive characteristics in Native North American cultures, including cheerfulness and resilience. They believed chickadees have a special connection with the worlds of spirits and considered them messengers and news bringers. They are associated with sociability and good fortune.
Mandalas are believed to represent different aspects of the universe and are used as instruments of meditation and symbols of prayer in much of Asia. In Tibetan Buddhism, mandalas are an object of meditation used to aid one’s spiritual development. The imagery and symbols are meant to describe one’s journey through life and the interconnectedness of all living things.
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Golden Morning: American Goldfinches, Eastern Swallowtails and Echinacea $775
“If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere.” - Vincent Van Gogh
Echinacea is a North American coneflower. It is used in herbal medicine, largely for its antibiotic and wound-healing properties. Due to their long history of medicinal uses in North America and Europe, Echinacea flowers are often associated with health and healing. They may also symbolize strength and well-being.
Eastern Swallowtail Butterflies are believed to be optimistic. If you see one, you are supposed to see the good things about life. If you have been living a sad and negative life, the swallowtail butterfly will show up to change the narrative with positive energy.
In one Iroquois legend, goldfinches were originally a drab black or grey color. Dissatisfied with their plumage, these finches only earned their gold coloration through an act of selfless kindness. As the story goes, a fox took a nap beneath a pine tree. As he did this, the sap dropped into his eyes and sealed them shut. He begged for help and the drab grey finches agreed to help him. They worked in shifts pecking at the sap until the fox could open his eyes again. The fox offered them a reward of their choice for their help. When they asked him for brighter colors, the fox pressed yellow flowers into paint and painted the finches with his tail as a brush. The finches were so pleased with their new plumage that they began to flutter, dance, and sing. This is the reason that finches still flutter while they fly and sing such cheerful songs! Thank you to Michel Lanthier and Hubert Gendron and @ahjet2021 on Instagram for the use of their photos as reference.
22” x 28” acrylic and collage on canvas, from the Reverie series
Goldfinches are symbolic of joy, enthusiasm, positivity, and persistence. Goldfinches represent the riches of nature itself, generosity, and the wisdom of recognizing that the best things in life are often free. The goldfinch’s bright plumage can also represent good luck, joy, and the rewards that kindness and hard work bring. In Native American traditions, they are often regarded as Omens of good things to come and are connected with light and sanctity. Additionally, the bright yellow feathers of the American Goldfinch are associated with the might and spiritual power of the sun.
![Juvenile great horned owl in autumn oak leaves](https://format.creatorcdn.com/e951e265-ca75-40a4-82bc-b740155fe2e0/0/0/0/0,0,3918,1943,900,1943/0-0-0/50ba93f9-d039-4c4b-80d4-44b9a9932d2b/1/1/great-horned-owl-autumn-leaves.jpg?fjkss=exp=2037457439~hmac=c20d13f354c22a9992aea0f98ecf1efdd655bb41b3e145a660a2bccd8c99316c)
Great Horned Owl in Autumn Leaves $875
18” x 36” acrylic on gallery mount canvas. Based on an original work by photographer Steve Forth (with permission); this stoic juvenile owl (Bubo virginianus) surveys his domain looking for his next meal. I love the contrasting yellow-orange eyes against the neutral buffs, browns, greys and blacks of the owl’s feathering. The glimpse of one powerful talon lets us know what this raptor is capable of. The swirling leaves remind me of stained glass with tree branches breaking up swatches of the sky.
Owl symbolism and meanings include wisdom, intuition, supernatural power, independent thinking, and observant listening.Owls became symbolic of intelligence because it was thought that they presaged events. Owls are great thinkers, planning the hunt with care. They are considered guardians of sacred knowledge such as weather patterns. They are important in Native Canadian lore.
Prints are available, image is cropped but owl is fully visible. Please contact artist directly for sizes and pricing. Available on a card.
This piece is also available on different products and as a reproduction.
![Assortment of Costa Rican birds and flowers](https://format.creatorcdn.com/e951e265-ca75-40a4-82bc-b740155fe2e0/0/0/0/0,0,1565,3184,900,3184/0-0-0/a3f96194-8cbd-46ab-9a38-ea8f9f00ebba/1/1/glickman-COSTA-RICAN-BIRDS1-15x20-acrylic.jpg?fjkss=exp=2037457439~hmac=3a71c01291b24ad984d8436fe151bca1546126bcb9067e41f10d9c318c666831)
Costa Rican Birds #2 $600
Acrylic on gallery mount canvas, 28” x 17”
From the Flights of Fancy Series
These birds I photographed in Costa Rica are pictured in a fanciful forest setting inspired by the lush foliage in the mountains. Reproductions of this artwork are available on a variety of products.
![Two egrets wading in a mangrove, with hues of oranges and olive greens. Painted by L. K. Glickman in acrylic on deep edge canvas.](https://format.creatorcdn.com/e951e265-ca75-40a4-82bc-b740155fe2e0/0/0/0/0,0,4202,2105,900,2105/0-0-0/96f06832-e7ba-4904-8316-798df14711cd/1/1/egrets-in-mangrove.jpg?fjkss=exp=2037457439~hmac=c9ee03d20435e2f2c83527cf8daa91dc1e706416eb604526d9ddeb31005d6b52)
Egrets in the Mangrove $950
Acrylic on gallery mount canvas, 24” x 48”
These great egrets were fishing in the mangroves in Costa Rica. I was so excited to be able to watch them deftly catch fish, and also delighted when my photographs were sharp enough to use as reference.
The egret as a symbol refers to self-reliance, determination, balance, spirituality and your innate wisdom. An egret is sharp, direct and to the point. An egret represents following your own path.
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Egret in the Mangrove $500.00
Acrylic on gallery mount canvas, 22” x 22”
From the Flights of Fancy Series
This beautiful snowy egret caught my eye wading through a mangrove. The cheerful warbler was perched on a branch sticking out of the water. This image is fanciful and not to scale.
The egret as a symbol refers to self-reliance, determination, balance, spirituality and your innate wisdom. An egret is sharp, direct and to the point. An egret represents following your own path.
This image is reproduced on a variety of items.
![Great Grey Owl flying at sunset, painted by L. K. Glickman in acrylic on deep edge canvas.](https://format.creatorcdn.com/e951e265-ca75-40a4-82bc-b740155fe2e0/0/0/0/0,0,3377,2620,900,2620/0-0-0/3d13bc35-0e4d-45e9-8560-5161a945ef13/1/1/TWILIGHT-FLIGHT.jpg?fjkss=exp=2037457439~hmac=eda6218f3e035c8999053e51b3736276de643d2f1302ddd423da48ea3a214ba4)
Twilight Flight $775
This Great Gray owl (Strix nebulosa) is looking for dinner.
Painted in acrylic with many layers of glazes on 22” x 28” on gallery mount canvas. Based on a photograph by Larry Lafleur. One of our largest and most impressive owls, Great Greys perch quietly before hunting early or late in the day. Owl symbolism and meanings include wisdom, intuition, supernatural power, independent thinking, and observant listening. Owls became symbolic of intelligence because it was thought that they presaged events. Owls are great thinkers, planning the hunt with care. They are considered guardians of sacred knowledge such as weather patterns.
![Baltimore Orioles diptych with crabapple blossoms](https://format.creatorcdn.com/e951e265-ca75-40a4-82bc-b740155fe2e0/0/0/0/0,0,3096,1944,900,1944/0-0-0/40332d65-0daa-4a67-9d44-0a987cfc560d/1/1/balt-oriole-diptych.jpg?fjkss=exp=2037457439~hmac=5ff5233c12dd0d4a5203a3114600e22db8e202e1e453be447ba9efd72dd45bc6)
Baltimore Orioles in Crab Apple Blossoms $1,100
“Birds have always had the ability to bring me out of a dark space and provide relief in bad times.” - Jason Ward
Acrylic on two 28” x 22” canvases from the Reverie series, this diptych depicts some of my favourite birds, with their superb plumage. Related to blackbirds, new world orioles bright colors of orange and yellow can represent surprise and excitement, and their rich songscan symbolize happiness, stability, and harmony. The Baltimore Oriole celebrates the storied history of Baltimore, Marylland, USA. It can also symbolize resourcefulness, the creation of sacred space, and nurturing. Reference photos were a combination of my own and some helpful Instagram photographers: @driftless_nature, @yinger.birding,@rayyeager.rtyphotography, @andy_raupp, @sharonmri, as well as Michel Lanthier (Ottawa region professional photographer). The Baltimore Oriole is protected by federal law covering all migratory bird species, (the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918) and, since 1975, by the State's Nongame and Endangered Species Conservation Act (Chapter 27, Acts of 1975).
![Ruby throated humming birds dancing around Red Monarda at Sunset, painted in acrylic by L. K. Glickman on deep edge canvas.](https://format.creatorcdn.com/e951e265-ca75-40a4-82bc-b740155fe2e0/0/0/0/0,0,2638,3353,900,3353/0-0-0/8cb9e044-5151-4a5f-9611-a960b3785230/1/1/rubies-on-the-wing-good.jpg?fjkss=exp=2037457439~hmac=1b3dfe684f6ee7c54ddf31b1681c66efc7850fc85138e710f66223245df6af6f)
Rubies on the Wing $775
"Nature always wears the colours of the spirit." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Acrylic on gallery mount canvas, edges painted black, 28” x 22”
Beautiful Monarda (bee balm) and Ruby Throated Hummingbirds in flight, demonstrating their acrobatic abilities. These birds are delicate but incredibly resilient and strong, flying tremendous distances every day. In Native North American culture, hummingbirds are seen as healers and bringers of love, good luck and joy. In Central America, they are a sign of love and will bring love to the person who spots them. Hummingbirds alone can fly moving their wings in the pattern of an infinity symbol (the figure 8). Hummingbirds also symbolize great courage, determination, flexibility and adaptability. Photo references from photographers Anais Trepanier, Larry Lafleur, Claudine Ascher. Available on a card in my store as well.
![Northern Cardinals in a snow flurry with layers of painted glazes. Painted in acrylic by L. K. Glickman on deep edge canvas.](https://format.creatorcdn.com/e951e265-ca75-40a4-82bc-b740155fe2e0/0/0/0/0,0,2547,3268,900,3268/0-0-0/b349cedb-805c-4731-9ce4-c8ba3f207dbc/1/1/cardinals-flurry-final.heic?fjkss=exp=2037457439~hmac=21cd6ba28a1cb397e2868b351c14998c2028248a0811623f6bddd3c8be5d388e)
Northern Cardinals in a Flurry $775
These full-time resident Canadians are painted in acrylic with many layers of glazes on 28” x 22” on gallery mount canvas, edges painted black.
Inspired by photos by Michel Lanthier (perched birds) and Asbed Iskedijian. These birds are viewed as representations of devotion, courtship, monogamy, and loving relationships in traditional Native American lore. From the Christian faith comes the saying “cardinals appear when angels are near.” It means if you happen to see a cardinal near your home, it should serve as a reminder that your passed loved ones are still with you – and that you should embrace any new beginnings that lie ahead. For more on Cardinal symbolism check out this link. Available on a card in my store as well.
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Floral Bounty
Costa Rican Birds #1