A Pair of Penguins
I had the chance recently to visit the New England Aquarium with my daughter. They have a wonderful penguin exhibit there, with three different species. These are African penguins, the only species of penguin that breeds in Africa. Here, I have removed them from the indoor exhibit of fake rocks in a large pool to the more natural setting of a rocky South African shoreline. These birds are monogamous and listed as a vulnerable species.
This drawing was done with charcoal and graphite on Strathmore smooth bristol paper. The original 9”x12” unframed drawing is available.
712 views as of 11/07/09
A Pair of Penguins belongs to the following groups:
! 100% !, "Real" Life Artwork (No Photography), "Tone It Down"! (3/day - No [EXPLETIVE] color allowed!), AFRICAN ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY, All Animals Great And Small., Animal Kingdom, Back In Black ( sorry~NO PHOTOGRAPHY), Creative, Talented, and Unknown, Dirty Filthy Art: Charcoal, Ebony and Ivory, Endangered Species, Moms 4 Art, Painted Animals! , Pencil Drawing (2 per 24 hrs), Penguins Galore, Realist Traditional Art, Shades of Grey, Shameless Self-Promotion, THE 500 TO 5000 VIEWINGS GROUP, The Birds, Top Shelf Wildlife & Nature Art, Who Needs Color For Beauty? - Black & White Art At Its Best, Wildlife and Pet Paintings and Works On Paper Available for sale asMatted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints
AnitaInverarity
Amazing work- So skilled. A beautiful pose too x
KiimiG
great work
Kate Eller
Really beautiful work. Love the setting…the rocks are great …the penguins fantastic.
Marion Chapman
so beautifully rendered.
Marion Chapman
Featured in Works on Paper
Heather Ward replied
Thank you for the feature!
NicoleH
Really excellent work, Heather! Very skilled rendering and so realistic! Congrats on your feature!
Lynda Robinson
Absolutely beautiful work.
Arie van der W...
That’s beautiful!! I love this style of yours!
LinMorin
This piece is just wonderful!!! You are very gifted….I feel like I could reach out and touch them..
Lisa Weber
Margaret Harris
When I first saw this drawing I thought it was a photograph….Beautiful work ..they look absolutely real !
fatchickengirl
It’s like they are posing for you! Wonmderful skill…
Leny L.
Exquisite work!
AnitaInverarity
COngrats on your TOP TEN in my LATEST BEST PIECE AWESOME !!!!!!!! xx
Heather Ward replied
Thank you!
Leanne Allen
Sensational drawing. Great detail.
LinMorin
Excellent!!
KazM
Congrats on being selected in the Top Ten
Black and white artwork and digital work Challenge
in the Shameless Self-Promotion group
For this wonderous artwork.
Heather Ward replied
Thank you!
Hannah Fenton-...
Carole Russell
Amazing work – such patience
Robert Elliott
Beautiful work Heather
~ Selle
Heather Ward replied
Thank you very much!
dave allen
Brilliant Work,congrats on your awards.
Chris Baker
Gorgeous and sensitive work Heather :)
Naturepainter
I love this, Heather! Great composition and excellent detail and contrast.
crispur 25 days ago
Awesome work, congratulations on your top10
pat gamwell 20 days ago
Featured: Nov 28, 09
Heather Ward replied 20 days ago
Thank you so much!
ronda chatelle 20 days ago
This is so amazing! I thought it was a photograph! You are an incredible artist! Congratulations on your feature!!!!!