Peek Beyond the Pika Canvas Print

Watercolor painting of a pika at the Rock Cut Overlook in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Peek beyond the pika to the mountains in this painting and tell me, how many other Rocky Mountain animals do you see hiding there? Do you see an elk? Maybe a big horn sheep? A bear perhaps? This is a fun hide-and-seek piece for the whole family!

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.

Perfect for baby nurseries, kids rooms, or for the adult who hasn't lost day dreaming.

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 Open Edition of "Peek Beyond the Pika."

Contemporary canvas fine art print, taken from an original painting. Choice of unframed, stretched with no frame, or framed and ready to hang.

• Giclée prints come on enhanced premium fine art canvas that is museum-quality textured artist-grade cotton canvas for outstanding details and clarity.
• Prints are printed with water-based inks and are acid-free and plastic-free with a 100 year color guarantee.
• Stretched canvasses come stretched on professional artist stretcher bars milled from the finest quality kiln-dried knotless pine from FSC-certified forests.
• Framed canvas prints have a thin frame that sits approximately 0.2 inches (5mm) from the edge of the canvas helping create a floating border. These are great for creating a classy, gallery-quality look for a traditional canvas .
• Unframed (rolled in a tube) canvasses come with a 1" white border so you can frame them at home without impacting the image.
• If there is a bespoke size not listed that you are interested in, please contact hello@thesageleafstudio.com

Every print is produced only when ordered, reducing excess inventory and minimizing environmental impact. Each piece is carefully crafted just for you, ensuring that no resources are wasted in the process.

It usually takes 2-7 days to print an order and then 2-7 days for shipping. Please allow for 14 days to receive your order once it is placed.

All unframed canvas prints come signed, wrapped in branded tissue paper and safely rolled in a sturdy postal tube with recycled plastic ends.

All framed canvas prints come signed, with cardboard corner protectors, wrapped in thick bubble wrap and in a cardboard box.

We know bubble wrap isn't the best for the environment, but we offset this impact with our contributions to conservation organizations until we find a more ecofriendly alternative to ensure your framed canvas arrive safely. Learn more about our sustainability practices here.

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All US print orders are fulfilled by a U.S. fine art print company.

All International print orders are fulfilled by a fine art print company nearest you, as such no customs duties or taxes will be incurred.

It usually takes 2-7 days to print an order and then 2-7 days for shipping. Please allow for 14 days to receive your order once it is placed.

DELIVERY:

Once your order has been processed, you will receive a shipment notification email with an estimated delivery date.

RETURNS:

Prints are made to order in your chosen size, therefore not returnable. In the unlikely event your print arrives damaged or the quality is not as expected, we have a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. Please take a photo of the damage or imperfection, including the packaging and email it to us within the 30 days, and we will arrange a replacement or refund for you.

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Please rest assured that these are NOT cheap reproductions. It has taken us a lot of time and trial and error to find techniques that we feel captures the true colors and quality of the original.

Each piece has been carefully profiled for fantastically accurate and consistent reproductions using superior giclée printing techniques, that will last a lifetime (100+ years) with appropriate care. 

Our prints are hand-produced using premium enhanced matte fine art paper (200gsm) or premium (Daguerre) fine art quality canvas (400gsm).

All International print orders are captured on premium fine art paper and canvas, fulfilled locally by an EU fine art print company that I have carefully selected, so that you receive your order faster and there are no customs charges.

The prints are of exceptional quality and capture almost all the detail of the original.  

YOUR SATISFACTION GUARANTEE
Your artwork will arrive in pristine condition as it is securely packaged, with care and attention.

In the extremely rare event that your artwork doesn't arrive in perfect condition, we have a 100% satisfaction guarantee for your peace of mind.

Contact us within 24hrs with details of the damage / quality issue and I will arrange for a replacement for you or a full refund.

Our art is made using eco-friendly and vegan materials, like archival water-based paints and inks, and FSC-certified paper and canvas.

Each piece is shipped in sustainable packaging, ensuring your art is as responsible as it is beautiful.

Finally, 10% of your order goes to wildlife and water conservation organizations.

Learn more about our commitment to sustainability here.