This sun bear reflected the way I felt at the very last day of 2015. Glad I made it through and glad it was done and wanting nothing more than to sleep for about a week straight! I did what I set out to accomplish and that was getting a sketch in every day. It […]
The clownfish, or anemonefish, consists of a group of about 30 different species. Their colors range from yellow, orange, red, and blackish with bands of white. Depending on the species, they range in size from 3.9 inches to just over 7 inches. They are native to the warmer waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, […]
The wolf has gotten a bad rap over the years. The real problem is that humans are encroaching on the wolves territory. This puts the animals right in the backyards of some. This may very well put pets and livestock in danger of being eaten by them. It isn’t the wolf’s fault that opportunity presents itself […]
The crossbill is a variety of finch that includes at least 3-5 species. They are specialist feeders. Their bills cross instead of lining straight up, giving them their common name. Their crossed bills allow them to get at the seeds in pinecones. They exist in the higher northern hemisphere latitudes where their food source grows. […]
The Komondor is a Hungarian sheepdog, sometimes referred to as the mop dog, due to its white, long corded coat. It is considered a national treasure and is protected from genetic modification. It has a natural instinct to guard livestock or property. It is one of the largest of dog breeds, many reaching over 30″ […]
The angora rabbit is a domestic rabbit bred for its long, soft wool, which is finer than cashmere. They are one of the oldest domestic rabbit breeds. They do require constant grooming to prevent the wool from becoming matted and unusable. The angora can have its wool clipped 3-4 times per year. Constant grooming is also […]
The Chinese crested dog is a hairless breed of dog. In actuality, full coat and hairless puppies are born in the same litter. The hairless variety shown here, is born with soft tufts of long fur on its paws, the tip of its tail and a full crest on its head and ears. The dogs […]
The word ‘cobra’ is the Portuguese word for ‘snake’. In English and some other languages the word has come to be used for any of the various venomous hooded snake species. They can be found from southern Africa to southern Asia, including some islands of Southeast Asia. Most of them, when threatened, can flatten out […]
This Siamese was a commission I did a few years ago for a Mother’s Day present, I believe. She was hiding under a very busy patterned Christmas paper. There are several liberties I will take as an artist and omitting busy patterns is one of them. It’s not because I’m too lazy to do them, […]
The pygmy marmoset is a small New World monkey native to the rainforests of the western Amazon Basin. It is one of the smallest primates (and is the smallest true monkey) in the world, weighing in at just 3.5 ounces. The pygmy marmoset feeds primarily on gum, or tree sap. It will also eat insects that are attracted […]
Our pets become part of the family. “Keo-boy”, my siamese, was just a month shy of 20 yrs old. It was very difficult when I had to put him down. It was so hard that I even had him cremated. Myra surprised me with a picture of him, which sits in my bedroom til this day. “Babe” followed “Keo” & if you know a bit about Maine Coons you know they have long beautiful hair with striking patterns. She surprised me one Xmas with a portrait of the big boy. I can’t believe it is done with only pencil. She captured every detail perfectly. I have known Myra all her life, as I am her auntie. She has always had a knack for drawing. At 4, she even placed her artwork on my white leather chair! I have seen her develop into a fantastic artist. I will treasure my works of art forever.
- E. Naito
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