Great Blue Heron - Herend Reserve

As any artist knows, the color of a piece of artwork can convey as much about its story as its design. In order to capture the graceful, quiet dynamic of a water bird that stands motionless for hours while searching for its next meal, the artists at Herend wisely decided to proceed with a soft color palette. Not only does it beautifully capture what is often described as the "subtle blue gray" plumage of the Great Blue Heron, but the combination of the platinum and blue fishnet also gives this solitary hunter an appropriately reserved air that belies the lightning-quick reflexes when he finally does spot his next target.