This is the definitive work on the amazing artistry of Rick Ayotte.  Rick's specializes in naturalistic portrayals of birds and nature.  The book presents the progression of his work from 1978 to 1996.  A fantastic reference with fabulous color photographs.  It includes essays by Paul Stankard, Jan Smith (Curator of the Bergstrom Mahler Museum), Lawrence Selman, and the artist.

152 pages with over 300 color photographs. 
Hard bound.  8 1/2" by 10 1/4".  1997.

Sections are:

• Contents
• Artist Appreciation by Paul Stankard
• The Discovery of Nature Through the Eyes of an Artist by Jan Smith
• Inspirations by Rick Ayotte
• Pioneering Wildlife in Glass by Lawrence Selman
• A Comprehensive Record of the Artist's Work:  1978-1996
• Miniatures: Simplified Beauty
• Collectors' Checklist
• Items Missing from the Record
• Public Collections & Exhibitions