Whether hiking by the sea, in the woods, near a river, or in her backyard garden, Fidelia Bridges observed birds and flowers everywhere she went. Earning their trust, she could get close enough to paint birds while they were alive. She designed pictures of birds and flowers for cards that brightened the holidays for people throughout the country. Popular after the Civil War, these cards reminded people about peace. Discover the life and art of Fidelia Bridges! Learn how she not only painted pictures of birds and flowers but also worked hard to protect their habitat.
