Great Horned Owl

The Great Horned owl, known for its tufted “horns” and striking yellow eyes, is a powerful predator found across the Americas. It is adaptable to various habitats, feeding on small mammals, birds, and reptiles. This bird is recognized for its distinctive hooting call and remarkable hunting abilities, making it a fascinating species.

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This pyrography piece is inspired by a photograph taken at the Desert Museum in Tucson. The Owl was a rescued abandoned chick found in a Walmart warehouse. As she was raised without her parents, she has not learned how to hoot.

The piece is 12.25″ x 17.75″ Framed

Techniques: wood burn on Sycamore, aniline dyes, acrylics and alcohol inks

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Author: Marilyn

I'm an artist working primarily in wood. My work has taken a story-telling path over the past two years.