Original | "Little Guardian of the Plains"

Drawing Size: Approximately 11x14 inches
Medium: Colored pencil on Strathmore Toned Tan Mixed Media Paper (300gsm)
Framing: Ships unframed
Includes: A signed Certificate of Authenticity

About This Piece
The prairie dog, ever watchful with its alert eyes and upright stance, is more than just a curious creature of the grasslands—it’s a keeper of community, a quiet architect of the plains. Living in intricate, interwoven colonies, prairie dogs cultivate the land beneath our feet, aerating the soil and shaping ecosystems in ways science is still learning to appreciate.

Often overlooked or dismissed as pests, they are in fact vital stewards—nourishing the grasses, supporting biodiversity, and holding their ground as their world diminishes under the sprawl of roads and cities. Still, they rise. Still, they call.

This piece honors their resilience, their kinship, and their role as small sentinels of a vanishing world. Let it remind you: even the tiniest creatures hold immense power when they stand together.

WHITE-GLOVE PACKAGING
Your Artwork will be shipped in a protective flat mailer designed to keep it safe and damage-free. To ensure its pristine condition, please keep the print in its protective sleeve until it’s ready to be framed.

ARCHIVAL FINISH
This piece is lovingly finished with a professional, archival-grade varnish to enhance vibrancy and protect it for years to come. This invisible shield guards against dust, UV light, and the passage of time—so your piece remains as radiant as the day it was created.

Note: Colors may vary slightly depending on your monitor or screen settings.
To preserve its quality, please keep the print in the protective sleeve until it’s ready to be framed.

📦 Shipping Details
Your original artwork will ship directly from my studio in Colorado. It will arrive protected with glassine and backing board inside a sturdy archival sleeve—ready for you to frame as you wish. Delivery times may vary depending on your location.