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by Daniel Eskridge
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Our greeting cards are 5" x 7" in size and are produced on digital offset printers using 100 lb. paper stock. Each card is coated with a UV protectant on the outside surface which produces a semi-gloss finish. The inside of each card has a matte white finish and can be customized with your own message up to 500 characters in length. Each card comes with a white envelope for mailing or gift giving.
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Alternative Titles: The Buzzard's Prize, A Bird Named Hamlet... more
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Alternative Titles: "The Buzzard's Prize", "A Bird Named Hamlet"
A Huge American Black Vulture stands proudly upon a rock resting in a grassy field. It is late fall the and grass has turned a golden yellowish-brown. Behind the vulture sits a leafless bush, framing the bird's black body. Hazy hills can be seen in the distance lying under a blue sky filled with puffy white clouds. An old weathered human skull rests on the rock before the vulture, and he puts his claw upon it like a conquering hero. He says aloud: "Alas, poor Yorick! He tasted good."
Here in North Georgia, I used to never see vultures. Rather, crows seemed to fill their niche at devouring dead animals. But over the past few years I've spotted black vultures more and more alongside the road. For this artwork, I just wanted to really do a simple portrait of a one such buzzard (note that, in America, the terms "Buzzard" and "Vulture" are synonymous). Despite their lowly reputations, they can be q...
Daniel is a classically trained artist. A native of the East Cobb community in the Atlanta Metro area, he majored in art at the University of Georgia and has since accumulated over 25 years of art experience. Most well-known for his scientific illustrations of prehistoric creatures, he is also accomplished in creating Wild West art, fantasy art, wildlife scenes, and horror illustrations. His works have appeared in magazines and newspapers; the covers of books, albums, and products; and even in a few science and natural history museums. Accolades: - Cover of "The Horror Zine Magazine" Summer 2023 - Feature Artist "Wild West Magazine" Summer 2019 - Cover of "Fossil News" Spring 2016 His Illustrations have appeared in - National...
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Sunil Kapadia
Congratulations !
Daniel Eskridge replied:
Thanks, Sunil!
Daniel Eskridge
Many thanks to the buyer from Illinois!
Chrisann Ellis
Congrats on your sale!!
Norman Johnson
Congratulations on your sale.
Laurie Search
Whoa....that is too cool!!!! Fantastic work!! :)))
Daniel Eskridge replied:
Thanks, Laurie!
Donna Blackhall
Wow this really tells a story! f/l
Daniel Eskridge replied:
Thanks, Donna!
Donna Brown
What an awesome picture Daniel, Love it
Daniel Eskridge replied:
Thanks, Donna!
Gothicolors With Crows
WOW, love your work, this is a fascinating and glorious image!
Daniel Eskridge replied:
Thanks!
Wild Eye Images
wow! that is amazing!!
Joy DiNardo Bradley DiNardo Designs
Cool!! F/V
Daniel Eskridge replied:
Thanks!
Evgeny Pisarev
Your works are wonderful! V
Daniel Eskridge replied:
Thanks, Evgeny!
Putterhug Studio
Excellent work Daniel, maybe another possible title could be a compromise, A Buzzard Named Hamlet" ? Just a thought ;~) Voted and faved!!
Byron Varvarigos
What a long beak! Bird seems to be looking at me, patiently waiting... ^.^ Super work! V!
Daniel Eskridge replied:
Thanks, Byron!
Roy McPeak
Awesome work Daniel! v/f!
Daniel Eskridge replied:
Thanks, Roy!
Daniel Eskridge
Thanks for the features, Vitaliy, Pravine, and Marilola!
Jutta Maria Pusl
Stunning work!
Daniel Eskridge replied:
Thanks, Jutta!
Hazel Billingsley
Love your stories & artwork Daniel. They are rather clumsy but as you said, fun to watch! F/V
Daniel Eskridge replied:
Thanks, Hazel!
Val Arie
Another awesome piece! Here I see many turkey vultures...I have been told they a rather strange and smelly defense so don't get too close. fv
Daniel Eskridge replied:
Thanks, Val!
Heidi Smith
Beautiful! f/v
Daniel Eskridge replied:
Thanks, Heidi!