Painting, Roberta McDowell, Blue Bird on Branch, Original Plaque, Hand Painted, Signed, Vintage California 1970s

Roberta McDowell painted a bluebird on a branch — small enough to hold in your palm, bright enough to light up a room.

• Maker: Roberta McDowell (signed)
• Materials: Hand-painted plaque, textured surface, wood frame (no glass)
• Dimensions: 4.25" square × 0.75" deep (framed); painting approx. 2" × 2"
• Origin: USA (California)
• Era: Vintage, 1970s
• Condition: Excellent — no issues; textured surface is intentional. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.

This original hand-painted plaque bears the original foil sticker on the back: "Original Plaques Designed & Hand Painted by Roberta McDowell, Calif." Set in a gold and beige authentic wood frame, with McDowell's signature textured surface. Sawtooth hanger, ready to hang. One available.

On a gallery wall, a window ledge, a child's room, or anywhere a small bright thing belongs — a perfect gift for a bird lover, a folk art collector, or anyone who appreciates something genuinely hand made.

Born in Wyoming, Roberta McDowell grew up in Southern California and developed a distinctive folk-art style — bright colors, whimsical subjects, a lighthearted spirit — that has earned her work a devoted following among collectors of American folk art.

Pairs beautifully with our companion piece, "Girl with Blue Bird and Flower" by Roberta McDowell (DC1878), for a matched set.