This acrylic painting captures the quiet charm and earthy elegance of the House Sparrow, created from a photograph I took at the Denver Zoo. Whether a resident or a feathered visitor, the bird’s posture and plumage reflect a moment of grounded stillness—its warm brown tones, soft grays, and subtle markings rendered with delicate brushwork and close observation. A custom fabric mat in mustard yellow was selected to enhance the sparrow’s natural coloring, adding warmth and contrast that draws the viewer’s eye to the bird’s expressive form. The background remains minimal, allowing the sparrow’s texture and character to take center stage.
Acrylic paint on hot press paper. Matted to 11×14 with a custom fabric mat. One of a kind.
About the Denver Zoo
The Denver Zoo—now officially the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance—is a leader in global and local conservation. With over $2 million invested annually in field programs, the zoo supports wildlife protection across Colorado and in four other countries. Its efforts include restoring wild lands, reducing human-animal conflict, and increasing threatened animal populations. Accredited by the AZA, the zoo also engages visitors in sustainability and ecological stewardship, blending education with action to protect biodiversity for future generations.
About the House Sparrow
The House Sparrow is one of the most widespread birds on Earth, found across six continents and closely associated with human settlements. Originally native to Eurasia, it was introduced to North America in the 19th century and quickly adapted to urban and rural environments. These small, social birds forage on the ground and nest in cavities, often in buildings or signage. Though common, their subtle plumage—warm browns, soft grays, and black accents—offers quiet beauty. House Sparrows play a role in urban ecosystems and are a testament to adaptability, thriving alongside human activity.
This acrylic painting captures the quiet charm and earthy elegance of the House Sparrow, created from a photograph I took at the Denver Zoo. Whether a resident or a feathered visitor, the bird’s posture and plumage reflect a moment of grounded stillness—its warm brown tones, soft grays, and subtle markings rendered with delicate brushwork and close observation. A custom fabric mat in mustard yellow was selected to enhance the sparrow’s natural coloring, adding warmth and contrast that draws the viewer’s eye to the bird’s expressive form. The background remains minimal, allowing the sparrow’s texture and character to take center stage.
Acrylic paint on hot press paper. Matted to 11×14 with a custom fabric mat. One of a kind.
About the Denver Zoo
The Denver Zoo—now officially the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance—is a leader in global and local conservation. With over $2 million invested annually in field programs, the zoo supports wildlife protection across Colorado and in four other countries. Its efforts include restoring wild lands, reducing human-animal conflict, and increasing threatened animal populations. Accredited by the AZA, the zoo also engages visitors in sustainability and ecological stewardship, blending education with action to protect biodiversity for future generations.
About the House Sparrow
The House Sparrow is one of the most widespread birds on Earth, found across six continents and closely associated with human settlements. Originally native to Eurasia, it was introduced to North America in the 19th century and quickly adapted to urban and rural environments. These small, social birds forage on the ground and nest in cavities, often in buildings or signage. Though common, their subtle plumage—warm browns, soft grays, and black accents—offers quiet beauty. House Sparrows play a role in urban ecosystems and are a testament to adaptability, thriving alongside human activity.
