https://www.hueandgrain.com/portfolio-collections/my-portfolio/orbital-jewels 2025-07-26 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d633482e-2839-4efd-9060-65428c94492a/v1/fill/w_800,h_800,al_c/d633482e-2839-4efd-9060-65428c94492a https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ee5020_edfdb59a6a30452da8994962b7c16f32~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_2550,h_3300,al_c/ee5020_edfdb59a6a30452da8994962b7c16f32~mv2.jpeg A colored pencil illustration of a Double-crested Cormorant’s eye, shown in close-up detail. The iris features rich, layered shades of turquoise, emerald, and sea green, radiating outward from a black central pupil. A soft white highlight near the pupil adds depth and luminosity. The eye is outlined by a subtle, darker outer ring. Below the image, the bird's name “Double-crested Cormorant” and its scientific name Nannopterum auritum are printed in clean black text on a white background. 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Below the eye are the labels “Brandt’s Cormorant” and the scientific name Urile penicillatus, presented in clean black text on a white background. https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ee5020_239c8a61bb1a4bde9c583a799ac2095d~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_2550,h_3300,al_c/ee5020_239c8a61bb1a4bde9c583a799ac2095d~mv2.jpeg A colored pencil illustration of a Reed Cormorant’s eye, rendered in vivid detail. The iris radiates in intense shades of crimson and magenta, creating a dramatic contrast with the solid black pupil at the center. Fine striations add texture and depth to the circular form. The eye is surrounded by a soft, dark outer rim. Beneath the illustration, the bird’s name “Reed Cormorant” and scientific name Microcarbo africanus are printed in simple black text on a white background. https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ee5020_ddaf807a932944b7a8ec5e5f516e40bc~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_2550,h_3300,al_c/ee5020_ddaf807a932944b7a8ec5e5f516e40bc~mv2.jpeg A detailed colored pencil illustration of a Bank Cormorant’s eye, shown in close-up. The iris is a vivid gradient of fiery orange blending into bands of turquoise, green, and deep blue near the lower edge, encircled by a bold black ring. The central pupil is a solid black circle. Below the eye are the labels: “Bank Cormorant” and the scientific name Phalacrocorax neglectus, printed in clean, black text on a white background. https://www.hueandgrain.com/portfolio-collections/previous-works/current-works 2025-07-26 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_5162583841386548667a77~mv2_d_6000_4000_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_6000,h_4000,al_c/nsplsh_5162583841386548667a77~mv2_d_6000_4000_s_4_2.jpg https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ee5020_030c9609b90646d9b73fe484f48f4f44~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_2496,h_3456,al_c/ee5020_030c9609b90646d9b73fe484f48f4f44~mv2.jpeg A colored pencil drawing of a Townsend’s Warbler perched on a branch, facing forward with its head tilted inquisitively to one side. The bird’s plumage is a brilliant mix of yellow and black, with bold facial markings and streaked flanks. Its round body appears fluffed and full, adding charm and personality to the portrait. 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The background sky is a gradient wash of pink, lavender, and deep violet, fading into a calm blue sea below, giving the composition a serene yet majestic tone. **Alt Text Keywords Embedded:** Tufted Puffin, colored pencil bird art, puffin in flight, seabird illustration, twilight ocean sky, wildlife drawing, pelagic bird. https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ee5020_8f846510031c40a7b36629a892920169~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_5268,h_4254,al_c/ee5020_8f846510031c40a7b36629a892920169~mv2.jpeg A colored pencil drawing of two Major Mitchell’s Cockatoos perched on a jagged tree stump against a vivid blue sky. The birds have soft pink faces and chests, white wings and backs, and elaborate crests with bands of red, yellow, and white fanned upward. One bird looks forward while the other glances downward, their postures creating a balanced composition. The vibrant background enhances the striking plumage of these iconic Australian parrots. 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