The axis deer, or chital is a spotted deer common in South Asia, particularly in Indian forests. They typically weigh from 55-165 lbs, with exceptionally large males weighing in at 240 lbs. Their antlers are shed annually and they keep their spots into adulthood. While they can be found in open grasslands, they prefer forest […]
The scorpion is a predatory arachnid with eight legs, two distinctive grasping claw-like pincers, and a segmented tail ending in a venomous stinger that curves up and back over its body. There are approximately 1,750 different species with only about 25 of them known to be capable of killing a human being. For all others, […]
The elk is one of the largest land mammals in Northern America (after the moose) and East Asia. They are highly adaptable and do well when they are introduced into new areas such as Argentina, Australia, and New Zealand. In Asia, the elk is sought after for its antlers and velvet (a very soft, vascularized […]
The orangutan was originally thought to be just one species, but in 1996 they were divided into two separate species: the Bornean orangutan (which can be divided into three subspecies) and the Sumatran orangutan. They are of the genus Pongo and the only surviving species of the subfamily Ponginae. The orangutan is the most solitary […]
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!
Myra and I have been friends for 25 years. Over the years, I have watched her art progress from fantastic to simply spectacular. I’ve seen her work in multiple mediums and I have to say that her work in pencil is probably my favorite. She has a wide range of subject matter, from galaxies in airbrush to animals in pencil, each completed with outstanding attention to detail. I’ve commissioned two pieces from her to hang in the lobby of the building where I work. Each piece was completed flawlessly and within the time frame given. I love Myra’s art so much I wish she’d pick up a tattoo gun and put some on me, permanently.
- Judi Brashers-Hansen
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