{"title":"Feathered Friends - original and fine art prints","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eI've gathered together all my bird designs in this collection, including some original handmade prints that are still available, plus fine art reproductions of others.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"egret-on-a-snow-covered-branch-after-koson-woodblock-original-handmade-print","title":"Egret on a Snow-Covered Branch, after Koson, woodblock - original handmade print","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"710\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA serene winter scene \u003c\/strong\u003einspired by the Japanese master Ohara Koson. This hand-carved and hand-printed design depicts an egret resting in alert stillness on a branch amid softly falling snow. The simplicity of black and white highlights the bird’s graceful form and the quiet beauty of the moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"951\"\u003eEach print is made using traditional Japanese woodblock techniques, carved into cherry wood and printed by hand. The fine detail of the carving and the subtle texture of the paper combine to give the piece a timeless, meditative quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"1093\"\u003eMounted in a soft cream board that complements the monochrome palette, this artwork brings a sense of calm and contemplation to any space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"141\" data-start=\"97\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"139\" data-start=\"101\"\u003eWhat makes this one special?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"624\" data-start=\"142\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"286\" data-start=\"142\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe quiet elegance of the egret\u003c\/em\u003e - captured in a simple palette of black and white.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"402\" data-start=\"287\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe timeless appeal of Ohara Koson\u003c\/em\u003e -\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eone of Japan’s finest bird-and-flower printmakers.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"515\" data-start=\"403\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eA peaceful, contemplative artwork\u003c\/em\u003e -\u003cstrong data-end=\"438\" data-start=\"405\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ethat suits both modern and traditional interiors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"624\" data-start=\"516\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHand-carved and printed\u003c\/em\u003e -\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003ethe subtle texture of the paper and the soft cream mount bring out the design’s crisp detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Claire Cameron-Smith Prints","offers":[{"title":"Unframed - with mount 8\" x 12\" \/ 20.5cm x 30.5cm","offer_id":58726075793757,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black Frame - 8\" x 12\" \/ 22.5cm x 32.5cm","offer_id":58726075826525,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/3007\/7533\/files\/Egret_-after-Koson-Japanese-woodblock-original-handmade-print-by-Claire-Cameron-Smith-mounted-matted.jpg?v=1759826553"},{"product_id":"chirpy-chappy-chaffinch-fine-art-mounted-print","title":"Chaffinch - Studio Mounted Fine Art Print","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBring home a feathered\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003efriend \u003c\/strong\u003ewith this endearing scene of a plumped up chaffinch perched on a branch. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis is a reproduction taken from my original woodblock print\u003cspan\u003e and is designed to bring a little nod of chirpiness to your day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade using archival inks on softly textured bamboo paper. It is mounted to fit a standard 12\" x 12\" frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrint size\u003c\/em\u003e:  6\" x 6\" (approx 15cm x  15cm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eMount size\u003c\/em\u003e: 12\" x 12\" (30.5 x 30.5 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Claire Cameron-Smith Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62603911594333,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/3007\/7533\/files\/Chirpy-Chappy-Chaffinch-fine-art-reproduction-print-by-Claire-Cameron-Smith-gift-print.jpg?v=1781868230"},{"product_id":"ducks-in-a-row-indian-runner-ducks-fine-art-mounted-print","title":"Indian Runner Ducks - Studio Mounted Fine Art Print","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e***\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis month only -  this print is included as a complimentary gift with orders over £100.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e(No code required — it will be automatically added to the basket for any spend over £100.)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e***\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet your ducks in a row -\u003c\/strong\u003e Indian runners, that is! This is a ready-mounted fine art print of my nostalgic design.\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(37, 53, 89);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1126\" data-start=\"916\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated from the original handprinted version, this design is a reminder of summer holiday visits to the farm with my \u003c\/span\u003enephews when they were young. It brings back memories of days out in the Sussex countryside to go and see the animals, and watching the boys chasing the ducks around in the sunshine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1126\" data-start=\"916\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaken from my original woodblock print and made using archival inks on softly textured bamboo paper, mounted to fit a standard 14\" x 10\" frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrint size\u003c\/em\u003e: Approx 22 cm x 11 cm (8 1\/2\" x 4 1\/4\")\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eMount size\u003c\/em\u003e: 14\" x 10\" (approx. 36 x 25 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Claire Cameron-Smith Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62961042817373,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/3007\/7533\/files\/Ducks-in-a-Row-Indian-Runner-Ducks-fine-art-reproduction-print-by-Claire-Cameron-Smith-gift-print.jpg?v=1766504665"},{"product_id":"rooster-and-hen-after-koson-japanese-woodblock-original-handmade-print","title":"Rooster and Hen, after Koson, Japanese woodblock - original handmade print","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCelebrate new beginnings with this woodblock print\u003c\/strong\u003e of a rooster and hen. This is my interpretation based on a traditional design by Japanese artist Ohara Koson. I love how this pair of chickens are nestled together as a couple, and I like how it's a slightly more abstract design than Koson's usual naturalistic style. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Japan, chickens symbolise the dawn and new beginnings - and legend has it that when sun goddess Amaterasu hid in a cave, it was a rooster's crow that coaxed her out, bringing light back into the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes this one special?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eHand-carved \u003c\/em\u003ewith precision and printed with traditional techniques, this print depicts a perfect pairing of these farmyard favourites. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eA symbolic additio\u003c\/em\u003en for those who appreciate the art of woodblock printing and the charm of classical Japanese motifs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe option\u003c\/em\u003e of different mount colours to suit your space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Claire Cameron-Smith Prints","offers":[{"title":"Unframed - with mount 8\" x 10\" \/ 20cm x 25cm \/ Hayseed top mount","offer_id":62961288642909,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Unframed - with mount 8\" x 10\" \/ 20cm x 25cm \/ Black top mount","offer_id":62961288610141,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Unframed - with mount 8\" x 10\" \/ 20cm x 25cm \/ Cream top mount","offer_id":62961666097501,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black Frame - 8\" x 10\" \/ 20cm x 25cm \/ Hayseed top mount","offer_id":62961288708445,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black Frame - 8\" x 10\" \/ 20cm x 25cm \/ Black top mount","offer_id":62961288675677,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black Frame - 8\" x 10\" \/ 20cm x 25cm \/ Cream top mount","offer_id":62961666130269,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/3007\/7533\/files\/Rooster-and-Hen_-after-Koson-Japanese-woodblock-original-handmade-print-by-Claire-Cameron-Smith-mounted-matted-hayseed-mount.jpg?v=1766510770"},{"product_id":"winter-stillness-egret-on-a-snow-covered-branch-after-koson-fine-art-mounted-print","title":"Egret on a Snow-Covered Branch, after Koson - Studio Mounted Fine Art Print","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRest in the quiet stillness\u003c\/strong\u003e of this winter scene - or gift it to someone you love. This is a ready-mounted fine art print of my version of Koson's classic \"Egret on a Snow-Covered Branch\" design.\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(37, 53, 89);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eI carved a block based on Koson's design to print originals in black only (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/clairecameronsmithprints.com\/products\/egret-on-a-snow-covered-branch-after-koson-woodblock-original-handmade-print\" title=\"Link to Egret on a Snow-Covered Branch, after Koson woodblock original handmade print\"\u003esee here\u003c\/a\u003e) but I also used that block in a one-off experiment to create a colour version. This gift print is an excellent quality reproduction of that colour original. I'm delighted with how the watercolour effect, handmade feel, and embossing are all evident in the reproduction of this snowy scene.\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(37, 53, 89);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tranquil design is taken from my original woodblock version of this print. It is made using archival inks on softly textured bamboo paper, and is mounted to fit a standard 10\" x 14\" frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrint size\u003c\/em\u003e: Approx 11cm x 22 cm (4 1\/4\" x 8 1\/2\")\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eMount size\u003c\/em\u003e: 10\" x 14\" (approx. 25 x 36 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Claire Cameron-Smith Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63048138326365,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/3007\/7533\/files\/Egret-on-a-Snowy-Branch_-after-Koson-fine-art-reproduction-print-by-Claire-Cameron-Smith-gift-print.jpg?v=1767782117"},{"product_id":"oyster-catchers-in-flight-original-handmade-vinyl-cut-print","title":"Oyster Catchers in Flight - original handmade vinyl cut print","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn a Hebridean beach one holiday I photographed a large group of oyster catchers as they all took off from the sand. There were dozens of birds in each of the photos, but back in the studio I spent time arranging just a small selection of them into the simple design for this print. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOyster catchers are easily recognisable with their striking black and white plumage, and it was their shapes against the sky that I wanted to capture in this print, but their impossibly long, very bright orange beaks had to feature too.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoBodyText3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese prints are made by hand in very small batches. The layers of colour are printed in turn from carved vinyl blocks using water-based inks on Japanese paper. Because the blocks are inked and pressed individually, slight variations occur from one print to the next, making each one unique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e                                                               \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoBodyText3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented in a double bevel-cut soft white mount with a slight texture. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoBodyText3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall mount size is 18cm x 31cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoBodyText3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note due to the long, thin format of this print, it will not fit a standard of-the-shelf frame. 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