#170 – Grey Jay – Original Painting

Closely tied to the boreal forests of Canada, the Canada Jay carries a quiet familiarity within northern wilderness landscapes. In this original heavy body acrylic painting, Canadian artist Jeff Dillon focuses on a juvenile grey jay, capturing the softness of its developing plumage and the calm presence often associated with this resilient northern bird.

Here we see the Canada Jay, otherwise known as the Grey Jay. This bird is most often associated with the boreal forests of Canada. Adult grey jays are known for their dusky plumage with softer feathering around the neck and chest. This painting instead features a juvenile grey jay, whose feathers carry deeper slate tones with subtle hints of cooler colour throughout the plumage. The quiet background atmosphere allows the bird’s soft texture and watchful expression to remain the central focus within the composition.

• Free shipping in Canada & USA
• Carefully crated: ships in 2–5 business days
• Tracking provided once shipped
• Hand-signed Certificate of Authenticity included ( included)
• All artwork is carefully prepared and professionally packaged to ensure it arrives safely.
• International orders may be subject to customs or import charges
• For full details, please visit the Shipping Policy.

Artist & Style
• Each painting is hand painted by Canadian artist Jeff Dillon and is a one-of-a-kind original work of art.
• Inspired by the Canadian landscape, wildlife, and remarkable places around the world
• Built through layered brushwork to create depth, movement, and energy
• Surfaces are refined so patterns interact with light and shift with the viewer

Materials & Construction
• Created using Golden Heavy Body Acrylics
• Finished with Gamblin Gamvar Gloss Varnish to protect and enhance colour and depth
• Painted on premium, primed 100% cotton canvas (#12 heavy weight)
• Mounted on a 1.5″ solid pine wood frame
• Painted black edges for a clean, finished look with or without a frame

Presentation
• Wired and ready to hang
• Signed on the front
• Signed, titled, and detailed on the back
• Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
• Professionally handmade with care