Tag: aniline dyes

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

Hunter moon

Each full moon is associated with an indigenous name. Hunter moon is typically associated with October

„Hunter Moon“ is finally finished! it’s the latest in my series based on indigenous names for the full moon. Having lived in Canada for over 20 years I have been privileged to see foxes hunting in the snow.