# Loon in Calm Blue Waters — Giclée on Paper

A Common Loon with two chicks riding on its back — the parent's brilliant summer plumage rendered in full detail, the two grey chicks still downy and round, both looking outward in different directions. The coloured pencil medium gives the piece a warmth that suits the subject: this is a family portrait, and the atmosphere is soft and intimate. The blue water surrounds them in a haze of atmosphere.

This image is one of the most immediately moving in Glen's catalogue — the chicks on the parent's back, that specific parental behaviour that loons perform while the young are small enough to be carried, is a sight most people have only glimpsed from a distance. Glen brought it up close and rendered it with the completeness of a naturalist who had spent time observing exactly this. Glen Loates is a member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts; his loon family paintings are among his most widely held works in Canadian collections.

Produced as a museum-quality giclée on archival, acid-free paper using fade-resistant inks. A 1" white border surrounds the image, ready for the framer of your choice.

## Details

- **Price:** 61.5 USD - 133.5 USD
- **Vendor:** Pixels
- **Type:** Art Print
- **Tags:** Art Prints, Birds, Canada, For her, For him, Horizontal, not-on-sale

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| 12" x 8.5" / Archival Matte Paper | 61.50 USD | In stock |
| 14" x 10" / Archival Matte Paper | 73.00 USD | In stock |
| 16" x 11.5" / Archival Matte Paper | 90.50 USD | In stock |
| 20" x 14.5" / Archival Matte Paper | 109.00 USD | In stock |
| 24" x 17.5" / Archival Matte Paper | 133.50 USD | In stock |

## Images

- Loon in Calm Blue Waters - Art Print | Artwork by Glen Loates
- Loon in Calm Blue Waters - Art Print | Artwork by Glen Loates
- Loon in Calm Blue Waters - Art Print | Artwork by Glen Loates
- Loon in Calm Blue Waters - Art Print | Artwork by Glen Loates

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> Source: [The Glen Loates Gallery](https://glenloates.com/products/loon-in-calm-blue-waters-art-print)
> Updated: 2026-06-05