A master of wildlife art, John A. Ruthven painted dynamic bird portraits hailed for their authentic detail and exciting design. Ruthven started with extensive research of his subjects, after which he created detailed sketches and meticulously rendered paintings. Whether working in delicate watercolour or bold acrylics, he long combined art and conservation, even receiving the National Medal of Arts-the highest honour given to artists by the United States government, for his work as an artist and naturalist. These paintings offer a birder`s view throughout the year.
