The white rhinoceros is the largest of the extant species of rhinoceros. There are two subspecies of white rhinoceros: the southern white and the northern white. The southern white rhinoceros has about 20,000 members living in the wild. The northern white has only 3 left living in captivity. For the most part, the white rhinoceros […]
The Arabian, or white oryx, is a medium-size antelope with a distinct shoulder bump, long straight horns, and a tufted tail. It is the smallest member of Oryx genus, native to desert and steppe areas of the Arabian Peninsula. The Arabian oryx was extinct in the wild by the early 1970s, but was saved in […]
I believe this is a North American porcupine. There are 29 species of porcupine. They are the third largest rodent after the capybara and beaver. The most distinctive trait of the porcupine is the 30,000 quills, which it can use to defend itself. Other defense mechanisms that the porcupine uses are a strong body odor, […]
The dolphin is a marine mammal within the order Cetacea. There are 40 extant species of dolphin. Dolphins, alongside other cetaceans, belong to the order Cetartiodactyla, with even-toed ungulates. Their closest living relatives are the hippopotamuses, having diverged about 40 million years ago. The bottlenose dolphin, like the sketch here, inhabits warm waters worldwide. They […]
Well, this turkey sketch was never posted last year, but it’s just in time for this year’s Turkey Day. The turkey is a large bird in the genus Meleagris, which is native to the Americas. Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Had to do another pig-nose turtle just because they’re so odd looking. Enjoy!
The leafy seadragon is a species of marine fish in the family Syngnathidae, which includes seadragons, pipefish, and seahorses. It is the only member of the genus Phycodurus. They are found off the southern and western coasts of Australia. The leafy protrusions are not used for propulsion. They are for camouflage only. The leafy seadragon […]
Here’s another tarsier for you. This is still part of the mysterious disappearance of the 2014 posts. This tarsier looks far too excited about the branch he’s sitting on.
Here’s another baby giraffe. I think I mostly picked this one because it illustrates the size difference between an adult vs a baby giraffe. In any case, I hope you like it.
This grumpy little juvenile baboon made me laugh. I’m not sure what species this is and the reference photo didn’t have any info on this little guy.
Mother’s Day always provides a challenge to find the perfect gift for mom. When I discovered Myra’s portfolio I knew instantly she had the artistic talent to execute my vision. After a brief review of my requirements and a week of time I was rewarded with an amazing portrait of my mom’s prized Siamese cat. The piece is so lifelike you want to touch it. Thank you for delivering more than I even imagined!
- Brandon R
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