Selkie

Around the Orkney Islands in northern Scotland selkies are occasionally spotted sunning themselves on the rocky shores. A form of grey seal, selkies are said to have the unique capability of shedding their skins and assuming human form. There are several conflicting legends about the seals. Some say only the females are capable of becoming human and there are stories claiming that hiding a selkie's skin traps the seal in human form.

Monarch Red Pandafly

This morning I caught a small pandafly or Ailurus plexippus. The book I found him in said he was a member of the Nymphalidae family (who knew?). Anyway, I put him in a nice big jar with some flowers and pebbles so he would feel at home.





Air holes in the lid are very important.

Zoo too

Part two of the first Neoburg zoo trip watercolors! Just in time for zoo trip number two. Plus a couple sheep for good measure. Baa.

"They Look So Life-Like..." or "It's Only Natural"

Some sketches from this week's Neoburg adventure to Cabela's plus one flooded river from Neoburg goes to Lexington.

Someone told me It's all happening at the zoo. I do believe it, I do believe it's true.

The Strawnecked Ibis' were a bit evil


Cockatoo looking coy :)


Demoiselle Crane and Magpie Goose


The Wreathed Hornbill was the best model




The Red Pandas were the cutest but they didn't want to wake up. haha

Went to the zoo a couple weeks ago and did some animal studies. I've been adding color from photo reference in my watercolor moleskin.