Puffin Lovers Unite
Why puffin lovers unite? Oh I can’t wait to share. But, before reading on, if you want more information about me, check here.
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Why Puffin Painting
First reason to share why I painted a puffin: they make me smile. And, we were lucky to see these colorful, whacky and underwater flying seabirds during our recent trek to Newfoundland. I figure this puffin portrait might (just might?) make you smile too. And, shazam, I’m feeling a need to have something to smile about these days, you?
We took all kinds of photos of the puffins we saw in Elliston, Newfoundland. But our puffin photos were, let’s just say, subpar. So, we decided to buy professional photos of two of our favorite Newfoundland birds: Puffins and Northern Gannets. Luckily, professional photographer, Sean O’Neill, had some amazing photographs on view and for sale at the gift shop at Cape St. Mary’s Ecological Reserve (one of the places Northern Gannett breed).
Why share all this? Because I made this painting by copying a pro’s photo. And, I want to give him credit. So I emailed him to ask him if he was AOK with my using his photo and sharing my painting. He replied and said “yes.” So yay! Here’s my painting of “Puffin Lovers Unite.”
This is an acrylic and ink painting on a 6×6 inch panel. If you love it and have to have it, it’s yours for $50. Contact me here and I’ll send it your way (free shipping).
How Are You
What’s new in your world, gentle reader? Are you finding ways to keep smiling? If so, please share in the below.
Love this image of this fun bird! And so great to see Sean ONeill’s other photos. They are stunning.
There is reason to smile everywhere if looking in my humble opinion. A few this morning: fresh fallen snow outside and the aroma of warming maple syrup inside. 🙂
Hi Beth, Yay! So glad you enjoy the puffin and O’Neill’s pics. Enjoy the snow and warm maple syrup; a perfect winter morning combo! xoxo
What a wonderful painting of a puffin, Julie! I enjoy the range of blues and violets you used to create the undulating feeling of his face; and then that pop of orange for the beak. Also, congratulations on your new website and url. I love it!! xoxo
TY so much Alexandra – and all fronts – the website and painting. Our work is never done, eh? xoxo
Sweet painting and it makes me smile. You are brilliant. Thank you for sharing your gift with so many! PS like the new layout of your platform!
Hi Pattyyyyyyy, TY so much for looking and seeing. Am grateful you like the new platform. The old one was about to kaboom!!! So it was time. Take care you xoxo
Hi Julie- Puffins are one of my all time favorite birds! Why? Well they make me smile too. AND they are so cute. This little guy is perky and seems to have his eye on something or someone. Well done.
Hi Kathy, Well I had no idea puffins are a fave. How cool is that? Glad you enjoyed this painting. xoxo
Saw so many of these while in Nova Scotia. They are amazing and you did them justice!!!!!! Kathy
They are sa-weet, aren’t they Kathyy!!! Thank youuuu xoxo
Puffins do elicit smiles!
Much needed nowadays!
🙂
TY Wendyyyyy! xoxo