Peek Beyond the Pika - Limited Edition Print

Peek beyond the pika, and tell me, how many other Rocky Mountain animals do you see? Do you see an elk? Maybe a big horn sheep? A bear perhaps?

This piece capturing a pika in front of the Rock Cut lookout in Rocky Mountain National Park is for mountain lovers, who find calm in the mountains, love to spot wildlife, and have interesting conversations about all there is to see. 

Pika (Ochotona daurica) are what wildlife biologists call an "indicator species." They survive on plants specialized for high alpine tundra habitats (like the flowers this little guy carries). These plants are sensitive to climate change. So, as climate change warms our mountains and shrinks the range of these plants, scientists are made aware by changes in pika populations and ranges. Pika "indicate" the change, and those changes will be felt by others... like elk, bighorn sheep, bear, squirrel, eagle, mountain lion, and hummingbird.

For those of us called to the mountains, this painting is a reminder of the wondrous beauty of the Rockies, their exquisite and complex biodiversity, and the inspiration they bring us. It's a reminder to preserve these elements that bring us joy and freedom and solitude, and to highlight that we are a part of a bigger ecosystem. With its soothing colors, this color brings the same joy as being in nature. 

Display your values with a LImited Edition of "Peek Beyond the Pika." Only 20 available.

This piece is part of the Our Wild Wonderful World Collection.

Watercolor and ink on 350lb cold press watercolor paper.  

• Each print is hand-signed and numbered by the artist and given a small unique embellishment to make the piece one-of-a-kind.
• Limited Edition prints come with a signed Certificate of Authenticity.
• 16"x12" Limited Edition Giclée Print on
  Hahnemühle German Etching paper that mimics the fine texture of original watercolor paper. 
  
  
• Giclée prints come on eco-friendly FSC-Certified (Forest Service Counsel) paper.
• Enhanced matte art paper is premium, museum-quality heavyweight fine art print material with a textured finish, similar to the original watercolor paper.
• Prints are printed with water-based inks and are acid-free and plastic-free. 
• Printed with 1/4" pure white border.
• Prints will arrive in a recycled cardboard tube with recycled plastic ends.