Winged Spirits is the creation of artist Patti Jacquemain, long esteemed for her passion for nature and the originality and beauty of her art form, the woodblock print. In this adventurous book of delightful surprises, she introduces her latest excursions into another ancient form of art, the mosaic. Each page brings new pleasures to the eye and inspiration to the soul. The innate strength and organic quality of her woodblock prints and mosaics are ideal mediums for Jacquemain's subjects, the wild birds of the west. Interwoven throughout the book are personal observations by Jacquemain and noted authors and naturalists, commenting with insight and humor. Jacquemain's zest, warmth, and deep commitment to the survival of the natural world infuse her art and writing with a special relevance and magic. Bird and nature lovers of all ages will enjoy and treasure this book