Originalbirdart.com (Mill House Gallery) was launched in March, 1998, to help bird and wildlife artists market their work on the Internet.  The Internet is open 24hrs/day, 365 days/yr. (unlike localized art galleries and shows), allowing for a larger audience of fans and collectors to become acquainted with and to conveniently purchase the artists' work.   Originalbirdart does not charge the artists for setting up their work, only a small commission which is about half what a typical gallery charges.  A work's price is set by the artist, and is the same elsewhere - in shows or galleries; however, when a sale is made on Originalbirdart, the artist will receive a larger and much deserved share of that sale for his or her efforts!  

John Hazelton (seen via link) who created and manages Originalbirdart, is a graduate of the computer industry having worked for IBM and Sperry Computer Systems for over 20 years.   John and his wife started collecting bird and wildlife art 12 years ago, so it was natural for him to launch Originalbirdart.  

Originalbirdart.com brings together available artwork from artists from Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Idaho, Canada and, in recent months, worldwide.  Our focus area for talented and accomplished artists was originally the Midwest, but now there is no restriction (see Artist Index).  The artist's actual artwork may be in their homes and studios, or on display in galleries and shows.   

We bring award-winning, museum-quality bird and wildlife art conveniently to you into the comfort of your home or office.

Originalbirdart.com began operations in Wisconsin in the Town of Ottawa's only millhouse; built in the mid-1800's on the bank of a small stream called Scuppernong.   In 2007 operations was moved south along side the "world famous" White River in Norfork, Arkansas.

We hope you enjoy the paintings exhibited here, and that you feel comfortable investing in original paintings through this medium.  John Hazelton and the artists, are determined to make this "virtual gallery" a success and that you will be completely satisfied with the painting or paintings you select for your home or office.