#owlsoftumblr

There are few birds that are more iconic than the snowy owl. With its round head and plump white body, these efficient predators stay well camouflaged when cloaked against the frozen backdrop of their breeding grounds in the Arctic. Some of the owls choose to stay near their breeding grounds year-round, while others migrate south into parts of Canada and the US. The frosty feathered friend pictured above chose a sandy beach at Assateague Island National Seashore to spend part of its winter. Beginning in April and into May, these owls will begin their journey north and back to the frozen tundra to create the next generation of "snowies." Have you been lucky enough to see one of these rare visitors from the north? Pic by Earl Blansfield (Sharetheexperience.com)

A closer look at this Moleskine painting in progress with the fur finished and the colours I used for some of that section on the palette below. It's oils on paper, approx 8" x 10". It's been fun to work on this piece, it's already done and I'll share the final painting soon. Cheers!