My chicken series started as a project for a college course in 2020. My water-based media instructor assigned us to create a series of small works to trade with classmates. I'd drawn chickens twice before and felt like doing it again, so I decided that was the theme for my series.

I visited my grandparents' house, a mile from my own, and took some photos of their backyard flock to paint from. They'd always had a variety of chicken breeds, a dozen or so birds at any given time. That must be why I was so drawn to chickens- they're a nostalgic symbol of my family. They have an interesting shape to paint, come in so many colors, and nearly everyone has their own connection to the chicken.

Anyway, I painted the chickens and then painted some more, and kept my favorites. And then I kept painting them. And here we are.

The Chicken People Club

Are you a chicken person? Join the club!

No, really, though. Every month, I paint a new chicken and send it to the Chicken People Club in the mail as a greeting card. That card is exclusive until the end of the month. The club is just $5/month, or $8 if you want two cards. Gift memberships are available.