Artwork copyright Ron Jenkins. Photo courtesy of Marysville School District.

Artwork copyright Ron Jenkins. Photo courtesy of the artist, 1985.

Blue Grouse, 1981

Ron Jenkins
(American, born 1932)

Location: Marshall Elementary, Marysville

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Blue Grouse is part of artist Ron Jenkins' body of bird paintings. Beginning with a sketch, he used bird skins owned by the University of Montana to ensure he captures the accurate color and size of the bird. He notes, "Painting is my way of examining birds in detail and it provides me with a way of interpreting their movements for others; and of sharing a moment in time."

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Marysville School District.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Montana-based artist Ron Jenkins creates paintings and illustrations of birds, outdoor scenes, and abstract compositions. His illustrations have appeared on outdoor magazines, postage stamps, and telephone books. He was raised in Pennsylvania and attended the Philadelphia Museum School of Art.