'Resilience' Blue Jay Fine Art Print

Resilience doesn't always look strong.

Sometimes it looks like a little bird, puffed up against the cold, holding steady through the storm.

That's what I saw in this blue jay—quiet, determined strength. The kind that doesn't announce itself. The kind that simply shows up, day after day, no matter what the weather brings.

There's something deeply moving about watching wildlife endure the harshest conditions with such grace. This piece captures that moment of stillness in the storm—when survival isn't dramatic or heroic, it's just the simple act of staying present, staying grounded, and refusing to give up.

The soft blues and grays, the delicate texture of feathers fluffed for warmth, the calm in those eyes—it all speaks to the kind of resilience we all need sometimes. The kind that looks like softness from the outside but is steel underneath.

What makes this piece special:

• Created from an original pastel drawing with meticulous attention to texture and light
• Museum-quality giclée printing on thick, premium matte paper
• Canadian-made with care in my studio
• Captures the quiet strength of enduring through difficult seasons

Perfect for anyone navigating a tough season, seeking encouragement, or learning that resilience doesn't mean being unbreakable—it means showing up anyway. This piece brings calm strength, gentle courage, and a reminder that you're tougher than you think.

Reference image by the incredible Donna Feledichuk. Print only—frame shown for display purposes.

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