The penny appearing on the artwork is only for scale.   Barnyard Birdies House Sparrow Traditional Miniature Acrylic Image: 3 5/8 x 4 1/2“ Frame: 9 7/8 x 10 3/4” Hand wrapped fabric mat $1,875 USD Private collection       When you think of New Jersey, I’m sure you don’t associate it with farms. We are known as the Garden State and boast almost 800,000 acres of farmland, 300,000 of which is preserved or historical. Farmland means barns, and both are quite abundant in my area, but it’s the older structures like this one that offer the most variety of interesting textures, which really excites the artist in me! Many old preserved barns still house animals, and where there are animals, House Sparrows can be found waiting for the opportunity to indulge in any available livestock feed.