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.

Penguins at the Zoo

It was a perfect day for painting animals at the zoo!  Getting an early start, this was my second painting of the morning.  With so many penguins on display, I could easily paint them.  I first sketched their shape, and if they hadn't moved much, I quick painted their colors in.  Often one had turned away, so I would find one in a similar pose and use him for my model instead.  Most animals will circle back to their positions, so I work on another until that happens.  It has been a long time since I've painted here - it is great to be back!  Painting number 2413 in 2413 days.