Barn Owl Art Print & Greeting Card by Gene Irvin (1934–2026)

Barn Owl | Art Print & Greeting Card by Gene Irvin (1934–2026)

This is not a careful portrait — it’s a vision. Gene Irvin’s 2021 Barn Owl is one of his most expressive works: loose, gestural ink line work swirling around that iconic heart-shaped facial disc, soft blue and warm tan watercolor washes bleeding into each other, the whole image feeling like the owl emerging from darkness.

The Barn Owl is one of the most widespread birds on Earth, found on every continent except Antarctica. Across most of the United States, it hunts silently through the night — using hearing so precise it can locate a mouse under snow in complete darkness. It swallows prey whole and regurgitates compact pellets of bones and fur, leaving behind a perfect record of its diet.

Available in:

• 8×10 Giclée print
• 5×7 Giclée print
• Greeting card with envelope

Why collectors love it: The Barn Owl is one of the most beloved owls in the world — a symbol of mystery, silence, and the night. Gene’s 2021 portrait is among his most painterly and abstract, making it a standout piece for collectors who appreciate expressive wildlife art.

Shipping & Details: Ships from Arizona. Prints flat-packed. Greeting cards ship First Class. A lasting piece from the collected works of Gene Irvin (1934–2026).