Penguin Pair

I spent several days plein air painting at the Kansas City Zoo, really enjoying the opportunity to study the animals.  Especially fun was getting to sketch the Humboldt penguins before and during feeding time.  These two were so sweet, preening each other, standing together the whole time I sketched, only moving when the girls came in with tasty morsels!!  Such a treat to get to paint these darlings.  This painting will be in the "Art of Kindness" Show at the Buttonwood Art Space in February and March.  Painting number 2634 in 2634 days.

Humboldt Penguins

These sweet little Humboldt penguins are so personable!  These two are very social, and seemed to have a deep conversation with each other.  In fact, they posed for me longer than I needed, and didn't move from the spot until dinner was served. And then, they were not in a hurry, either!  It has been super fun painting at the Kansas City Zoo!  Painting number 2419 in 2419 days.