Description: This is my acrylic painting of the Tennessee state bird and flower, the mockingbird and iris. There are several different colors of the iris, by common acceptance the purple iris is considered the state flower. Tennessee was admitted to the union on June 1, 1796 as the 16th state. This painting is part of my state birds and flowers collection.
Description: This is my acrylic painting of the South Carolina state bird and flower, the Carolina wren and yellow jessamine, also called Carolina jessamine. The wren is known for nesting in unusual places. South Carolina was admitted to the union on May 23rd, 1788 as the eighth state. This painting is part of my state birds and flowers collection.
Description: This is my acrylic painting of Jesus Christ in prayer. In John 3:16, For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. A serene Jesus stands in a purple robe, hands clasped in prayer amidst blooming branches with white flowers. The purple background radiates a calming and spiritual aura.
Description: I painted this scene of Japanese Koi fish in a water garden full of lily pads for a Happy Father’s Day. Koi fish with vivid orange and white coloring swim gracefully among lily pads and blooming white flowers. The tranquil water creates a peaceful atmosphere as the fish glide in circular patterns.
Description: This is my painting of a colorful pheasant at sunset for a Happy Father’s Day. Seeing a pheasant striking rich colors against a wheat field motivates me to paint them. In addition, I love painting sunsets and sunrises. For this painting I combined the sunset as the background, with the pheasant poised ready for flight across the field into the darkness.
Description: This is my acrylic painting of a variety of vintage fishing lures in a display case for a Happy Father's Day. I painted this from my inspiration, when as boy going fishing with my Grandad. He had a big tackle box full of all kinds of interesting lures. I would look in amazement at all the lure shapes and sizes, with propellers, beads, hooks and shiny objects! Bright hues and intricate details emphasize the variety of designs used in fishing gear.
Description: This is my painting with a variety of colorful butterflies from around the world for a Happy Mother’s Day. They are flying in a color wheel pattern that includes a Tiger Swallowtail, Blue Morpho, Red Butterfly, Bamboo Page, Monarch and Purple Emperor and more. This is a series of four paintings with a growing number of butterflies in the cluster for each.
Description: This is my drawing of a person presenting a bouquet of flowers that are topped with a pair of hummingbirds for a Happy Mother’s Day. A hand, clothed in a suit, presents a colorful bouquet of various flowers tied with a pink ribbon. Two hummingbirds hover above the bouquet, adding a lively touch to the floral arrangement.
Description: This is my painting with the point of view in a bunch of violet flowers for a Happy Mother’s Day. The Ancient Greek’s considered the violet a symbol of fertility and love; they used it in love potions. The common blue violet is the state flower in Rhode Island, Illinois and New Jersey.
Description: This is my painting of the Massachusetts state bird and flower, which are the black-capped chickadee and mayflower. The chickadee is a cheerful bird with a pleasing call “chick-adee-dee-dee.” The mayflower is also known as the ground laurel. It is fragrant with pink or white with five petals. Massachusetts was admitted to the union on February 6, 1788 as the sixth state. This painting is part of my state birds and flowers collection.
Description: This is my acrylic painting of the Ohio state bird and flower, which are the cardinal and red carnation. This state chose the red carnation to honor President William McKinley, an Ohioan who liked to wear red carnations stuck in his buttonhole on the lapel of his jacket. Ohio was admitted to the union on March 1, 1803 as the 17th state. This painting is part of my state birds and flowers collection. The background is filled with a subtle pattern of smaller flowers, creating a lush and colorful scene.
Description: This is my acrylic painting of the Arizona state bird and flower, which are the cactus wren and saguaro cactus flower. The cactus wrens often build their nests inside a cactus to protect them from predators. Arizona was admitted to the union on February 14, 1912 as the 48th state. This painting is part of my state birds and flowers collection.
Description: This is my acrylic painting of the New Mexico state bird and flower, which are the greater roadrunner and yucca flower. The chaparral bird is commonly called the roadrunner. The yucca can grow up to 30 feet in height. New Mexico was admitted to the union on January 6, 1912 as the 47th state. This painting is part of my state birds and flowers collection. A roadrunner stands in a desert landscape with sparse vegetation and a dramatic sky. The background features yucca plants and a sunset with layered clouds.
Description: This is my acrylic painting of the Rhode Island state bird and flower, which are the Rhode Island Red and violet. Rhode Island was admitted to the union on May 29, 1790 as the 13th state. The Rhode Island Red is one of the most famous and popular chicken breeds. This painting is part of my state birds and flowers collection.
Description: This is my acrylic painting of the North Carolina state bird and flower, which are the cardinal and the flowering dogwood tree. North Carolina was admitted to the union on November 21, 1789 as the twelfth state. This painting is part of my state birds and flowers collection. The bird's striking plumage contrasts with the lush green leaves and delicate floral background.
Description: This is my acrylic painting of the New Hampshire state bird and state flower, which are the purple finch and purple lilac. New Hampshire was admitted to the union on January 5, 1776 as the ninth state. Not purple at all, the male Purple Finch looks more like a large billed sparrow with a raspberry red head. The purple lilac was imported from England and planted in the area of what became this state. This painting is part of my state birds and flowers collection.
Description: This is my acrylic painting of the Michigan state bird and flower, which are the American robin and apple blossom. Michigan was admitted to the union on January 26, 1837 as the 26th state. The robin is a distinctive bird with a bold orange chest and one of the first signs of spring. Apple blossoms bloom into a white or pale pink color in the spring. This painting is part of my state birds and flowers collection.
Description: This is my acrylic painting of the Florida state bird and flower, which are the common mockingbird and orange blossom. The mocking bird is a superb songbird and mimic. Oranges are a large part of the state’s agriculture industry. Florida was admitted to the union on March 3, 1845 as the 27th state. This painting is part of my state birds and flowers collection.
Description: This is my acrylic painting of the Delaware state bird and flower, which are the blue hen and peach blossoms. Fighting blue hen cocks were carried by Delaware Revolutionary war soldiers for entertainment during cockfights. Delaware has the reputation as the “Peach State” since they had so many orchards at one time. Delaware was admitted to the union on December 7, 1787 as the first state. This painting is part of my state birds and flowers collection.
About Matt Starr Fine Art
