Bonnie Murray Collagraphs at Farm Table through February 17, 2020

Descending Crows #3 - Original Collagraph

I was commissioned to create this collagraph for a client several years ago. The version I did at that time had a gradated orange to yellow background.  I had a couple of black and white versions sitting around and decided to see what would happen if I worked with cooler colors.  I think there are about 8 different layers of color and texture on this background.  It just took a long time to get it to a place that seemed to work.

Image size is 17.5" x 11.5"

Paper size is 21" x 13.5"

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Black-capped Chickadee on Orange #1 (original collagraph of bird)

If you are interested in more background information on this piece please read the information provided with the black and white version in the preceding post. Since I created a new plate for the black and white version I couldn't stop there.  I started with a yellow background and then created another plate to print an orange texture on top of the yellow. I found the orange to be a bit much so I created another plate and printed a yellow texture on top of the orange.

Image size is 6" x 9"

Paper size is 8.25" x 11"

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Black-capped Chickadee #2 (original black and white bird collagraph)

A number of years ago I created two color versions of a chickadee. The original background was blue and later I experimented with a green background. Recently one of my clients requested a black and white version. As a result I decided to create a new plate using some old and new textures in the hopes that the black and white version would stand on its own.

Image size is 6" x 9"

Paper size is 8.25" x 11"

If you have any questions please email me.

Female Cardinal #1 - Original Collagraph

I finally completed a female cardinal collagraph to keep all those male cardinals I printed company.

This collagraph measures 7" x 9.25"

Paper size is 9" x 11.25"

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SEAGULL Art Print, seagull collagraph, bird art, Feeling Gullible 1

 When I was thinking about a title for this guy I figured my father would say something like
"Are You Feeling Gullible Today?"  I decided to shorten the title a bit.
This collagraph measures 7" x 9.25"

Paper size is 9" x 11.25"

If you have any questions please email me.

Pileated Woodpeckers #1 (Original Collagraph)

I'm trying to get some new work done.  This pileated woodpecker collagraph measures 7" x 9.25"

Paper size is 9" x 11.5"

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Ring-Necked Pheasant #1

I have been working on this for a long time and finally finished this one a few days ago.  I chose to crop in on the bird so most of the print would be about texture.

The image size is 17.5" x 10.75"

Paper size is 20" x 13"

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Painted Bunting (Original Collagraph)

This is a male painted bunting.  Apparently the females are bright green.  These guys don't live in my part of the world and I don't think that I have ever seen one in person.  Love the vibrant color.

The image size is 7" x 9.25"

Paper size is 9" x 11.5"

If you have any questions please email me.

Northern Cardinal #36 - Collagraph of Red Bird

This is a new variation of Mister Cardinal.  I needed to create a new black and white plate and tried out some different textures.  Obviously the background is darker and I have printed a number of layers of texture over the initial blue.  I may need to try printing another round of texture on the background, but this is it for the moment.  Please click on the image to get a larger view.

The image size is 9.25" x 7"

Paper size is 11" x 9"

If you have any questions please email me.

Chickadee on Green 1 - Original Collagraph

The image size is 6" x 9"

Paper size is 8.5" x 11"

If you have any questions please email me.

Red-Breasted Nuthatch #2 (Collagraph of Female Bird)

One of my customers commissioned me to do a collagraph of this funny little bird.  I think I have only seen white-breasted nuthatches here in Missouri and had figured that one day I would do a collagraph of one of those guys hanging upside down on a tree (which still may happen).  But for now here's my version of the red-breasted female.

The image size is 7" x 9"

Paper size is 9" x 11.5"

If you have any questions please email me.

Tufted Titmouse #1 (Collagraph of Small Bird)

I planned on adding color to this print, but kind of liked it just as it is. 

 I'm trying out some new textures I have acquired.  

A color version will be coming in the next couple of days. 

The image size of this original, hand-pulled collagraph of a Tufted Titmouse
measures 9.25" x 7"
Paper Size: 11" x 9"
Printed on Arches Cover White Paper

Tom Turkey #1 (Original Collagraph of Large Bird)

Okay . . . here's the tom turkey.  I think I am done with turkeys for a while.

The image size of this original hand-pulled, hand-colored, textured collagraph measures 18" x 14.5".
Paper Size: 21" x 16.5"
Varied Edition
Printed on Arches cover white paper

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Dive Bomber #1 (Collagraph of Northern Mockingbird)

When I was in high school a Northern Mockingbird would dive bomb me while I was mowing the grass.  He or she would come so close to my head I thought I needed to do something to protect myself.  My solution was to wear a large sombrero.  I'm sure anyone passing by found me to be rather entertaining.


The image size of this piece is 7" x 9.25"
Paper Size is 11" x 9"
Printed on Arches Cover White Paper
Varied Edition

If you have any questions please email me.

Wild Turkey Hen #2 (Hand Colored Collagraph of Textured Bird)

I thought I would show you what a mess I can make while in the process of creating my collagraphs. Pieces of textured paper, etc. just about everywhere (including the floor).
This collagraph practically made me blind with all the tiny pieces. I am currently working on a version with a colored background. I am trying to come up with a more luminous backdrop which is not proving to be easy.

The image size of this original hand-pulled, textured collograph measures 18" x 14.5".
Paper Size: 21" x 16.5"
Varied Edition
Printed on Arches cover white paper

If you have any questions please email me.

Out for a Stroll #2 (Hand-Colored Collagraph of Wild Turkeys)

Here's the hand-colored version. I think I prefer the black and white version better. It is amazing how colorful these birds can be.

The image size of this hand-pulled print is 17" x 23", the paper size is 19.5" x 25".

Please note: to see a larger version of this guy just click on the image.


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Out for a Stroll #1 (Collagraph of Two Wild Turkeys)

Well I've had a lot going on lately, but I finally finished one of these turkey collagraphs. Better late than never. I have a couple of other versions in the works. One has a slightly different background and am attempting to add color to another one.

The image size of this hand-pulled print is 17" x 23", the paper size is 19.5" x 25".

Please note: to see a larger version of this guy just click on the image.

If you have any questions please email me.

Stork on the Move #2 (Collagraph of Long-Legged Bird)

This is another version of the stork which has a brighter background. I personally like the more subtle background in my previous post. I took a different approach here where I started out printing some color on the bird, then printed the black plate and then printed the background color. Image size is 18.5" x 13.5", paper size: 21.5" x 15.5" and printed on arches cover white paper.

If you have any questions please email me.

Zoom, Zoom, Zoom 1 (Original Collagraph of Ruby Throated Hummingbird)

I did a monotype of this hummingbird several years ago and have always wanted to do a version as a collagraph. Back then I wasn't sure how to make it work. Because of all my other bird prints I managed to come up with this.
Image Size: 7.25" x 9.25" (18.4 cm x 23.5 cm)
Paper Size: 9.5" x 11.25" (24.1 cm x 28.6 cm)
Printed on Arches Cover White Paper
Each print is signed and numbered
Varied Edition

If you have any questions please email me.