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About this Species
Much artistic license was taken with the Forest Floor series, and composition often won out over biological correctness, However, here are a few of the species Kathryn chose to honour in this painting:
Raven
This highly intelligent bird in the Corvid family is common in the Pacific Northwest forests. An important forest detrivore, ravens are opportunistic foragers that will eat carrion, insects and berries. Ravens have a prominent role in the mythology of many different cultures, and are associated with wisdom and a connection with the spirit world.
Salal
This evergreen shrub has tough, shiny leaves and produces bright pink and white flowers and edible dark blue berries. Salal grows along the coast from northern California to Alaska.
Red Huckleberry
This evergreen shrub has small delicate rounded leaves, and produces bright red berries which are eaten by many forest species in the summer and fall.
All images remain copyright © Kathryn Beals.