Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Summer Friend

Many of you may be familiar with.... the Eastern Box Turtle!


Contemplation: Box Turtle Shell
oil on canvas, 10"x8"
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The subtle patterning of colors on the surface are gorgeous - and I marvel at the symmetry.   I wonder about the small soul who once lived within the orange and black patterned armor, and whether he or she liked blackberries or mulberries or wine berries best.  

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