Courtenay Birdsall-Cifford's mother loved to paint birds and her father was the master of the graded wash. "Great Heron Vista" is a blend of their influence with her own experiment in cropped composition and a bold palette.

Courtenay Birdsall-Clifford's "Chilkoot Trek" was inspired by hiking the famous trail under a high sun in July and through fresh snow in October. No matter the elements, every step of the trail is an adventure. Trek on!