Bard Owl Arts is a nature-centered art and publishing studio founded by artist, illustrator, and author Cee Grimes. Inspired by forests, wildlife, and the quiet wonders of the natural world, Bard Owl Arts creates books, fine art, and thoughtfully made goods that invite curiosity, imagination, and a deeper connection with the living world. Welcome to my website, where you'll find my online store, portfolios and contact info!

Bard Owl Arts: Rooted in nature, made by hand, created with heart.

EVENT: On Sunday September 20th and October 18th, I'll be at the Home Town Market at Left Coast Taco in East Aurora NY, from 10am-2pm!

Now Available: Signed deluxe copies of Who Lives Here on this website!

In Store: Deluxe hardcover also available for purchase at Sherman's Maine Coast Bookshop in all locations.

In Production:

'What Sound Does a Forest Make?'

Inspired by my toddler and her love of making animal sounds, (the first being buzz!) What Sound Does a Bumblebee Make? is an illustrated children's book about the wild sounds you can hear in North American northern forests.