Oak Island Gull, 8 x 8 " oil on linen panel, ©2015, Fay Terry
$130 plus shipping and tax
Click HERE to purchase
This is one of the many seagulls living on the Island enjoying time on the sand. I take pictures of these birds all year long and always like painting them. I toned the canvas with thio violet and let it dry before I started the painting.
This is a brand of canvas panel I have not used previously, now I realize that it absorbs the paint like a sponge. I repainted it after watching the image get lighter and lighter.
Here's a little known fact:
Seagulls can drink both fresh and salt water. Most animals are unable to do this, but seagulls have a special pair of glands right above their eyes which is specifically designed to flush the salt from their systems through openings in the bill.
Here's a little known fact:
Seagulls can drink both fresh and salt water. Most animals are unable to do this, but seagulls have a special pair of glands right above their eyes which is specifically designed to flush the salt from their systems through openings in the bill.
I hope you enjoy this little glimpse of the beach and the bird.
Love the painting, Fay, and your info about seagulls!
ReplyDeleteDid not know that about sea gulls. This ones a cutie!
ReplyDelete