Favorites of mine
I have a particular affection for turtles, especially land turtles. Growing up in southern Illinois, I used to watch them mysteriously appear and slowly make their way across the back yard where I was playing. Those were box turtles.
There aren't as many now although I do recall, about ten years ago, being stunned by the number of snapping turtles along the highway in southern Missouri. Not recognizing them for what they were, I attempted to relocate one %@ snapper off the road, ungrateful creature! I'm lucky I have all my fingers. Steve intervened.
Since then it has become a family story. How large was this turtle? When I tell the story I hold my hands about 10 inches apart. When Steve tells it the turtle is about a yard wide -- probably what it felt like with all it's ferocity.
This painting, however, is of a very mild and gentle sea turtle, a completely different sort.
Lovely colors, art, and story.
ReplyDeleteI love the colors in this and the story. I'm glad you had a hero to rescue you!!
ReplyDeleteYikes! I am glad you still have your fingers. Great painting.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet painting! Oh, those snappers are viscious! They can definitely take off a finger if given half a chance. nancy
ReplyDeleteGreat job! You've really captured the waterline so well!
ReplyDeleteI love turtles, too, and this is a great sketch. Love your story. Last year we had a huge snapper come into our yard. He looked like a miniature brontosaurus lumbering across the yard. But, he was very kind to stay very still and let me photograph him. I made sure to stay a respectful distance away. ;)
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