Big Mistakes Colored Pencil Animal Artists Need To Stop Making

Ryan Kirby exhibits at SEWE 2016

Cover art for Turkey Country Magazine. I wanted to create a pose that I’d never seen anyone paint before. So I took a reference pic of a flushing pheasant that I had on file and changed the head and breast feathers, then added a tailfan, beard and larger spurs. That’s what fancy folks call “artistic license.” 😆 My easel had feathers, legs and other turkey body parts taped all over it to reference during the painting process. I just hope we’re all lucky enough this season to have one pitch off t

Ryan Kirby Art - Watch these wild turkeys come to life!

From original oil paintings, to the art of hunting print products, we owe our success to you!! There’s no doubt we have the best customers on the planet!! Passionate hunters, men and women who love the outdoors and understand how important these traditions are!! Thanks for supporting our small business! #theartofhunting #ryankirbyart | Ryan Kirby Art

Make A Hunting Memory Last Forever

Every day…and twice on Sunday during Black Friday. I remember when Kim and I were packing up from the @official_nwtf show in Nashville and heading home (with more art still in hand than I care to admit). Fast forward a decade and I’m framing while she fills rolled print orders, occasionally interrupted by a 6 or 3 year old covered in sprinkles. It’s a family biz 🤷🏻‍♂️ | Ryan Kirby Art