Nēnē Hawaii State Bird – ABUN #42

In participation to ABUN #42 for Hawaii Conservation Center Nene Awareness

I Am Nēnē (Oct 2022)
Sennelier Aquarelle with Bluff Lake spring water on 6″ x 9″ Canson cold-press watercolor paper.
Photo reference from Erwin Cox.

Nēnē in Water (Oct 2022)
Sennelier Aquarelle with Kern River water and Big Bear Bluff Lake spring water on 90lb Canson hot pressed watercolor paper.
Photo reference from Hawai’i Wildlife Center.

‘Nēnē by the Ocean’ (Nov 2022)
Sennelier aquarelle and Kern River water on Canson 140lb cold press watercolor paper.
Photo reference from Hawai’i Wildlife Center-Good Gallagher.

‘Safe Now’ (Nov 2022)
Sennelier aquarelle and Kern River water on Canson 140lb cold press watercolor paper.
Photo reference from Hawai’i Wildlife Center.

Otter Watercolor Journey

In participation to the IUCN/SSC Otter Specialist Group Project.

‘Watchful Mom and Curious Pup’ (Dec 2022)
Sennelier Aquarelle, Winsor and Newton watercolor and Ecoline liquid water color with Kern River water.
On 140lb 9” x 6” Canson cold-press watercolor paper.
Photo reference from IUCN/SSC Otter Specialist Group.

‘In Utter Disbelief’ (Dec 2022)
Sennelier Aquarelle, Winsor and Newton watercolor and Ecoline liquid water color with Kern River water.
On 140lb 6” x 9” Canson cold-press watercolor paper
Photo reference from IUCN/SSC Otter Specialist Group

‘In Pursuit of the Unknown’ (Dec 2022)
Marine Otter (Lontra felina), Endangered
Sennelier Aquarelle, Winsor and Newton watercolor and Ecoline liquid water color with Kern River water on 140lb 6” x 9” Canson cold pressed watercolor paper.
Photo reference from IUCN/SSC Otter Specialist Group.

‘Always Onward’ (Dec 2022)
River Otter (Lontra canadensis)
Sennelier Aquarelle, Winsor and Newton watercolor and Ecoline liquid water color with Kern River water
On 140lb 6” x 9” Canson hot-pressed watercolor paper

Photo reference from IUCN/SSC Otter Specialist Group

‘Prayers Granted to the Thankful and Grateful’ (Dec 2022)
Giant Otter (Pteronura brasiliensis)
Sennelier Aquarelle, Winsor and Newton watercolor and Ecoline liquid water color with Kern River water on 140lb 6” x 9” Canson cold-press watercolor paper.

Photo reference from Nicole Duplaix

Albatross Watercolor Journey

In participation to ACAP – World Albatross Day 2023, Plastic Pollution theme

‘The Shadows of Human Consumption’ (Jan 2023)
Sennelier Aquarelle and Ecoline liquid water color with Kern River water
On 140lb 6” x 9” Canson cold-press watercolor paper
Photo reference from Stefan Schoombie and ACAP – Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels

Illuminate Our Destiny’ (Jan 2023)
Black-footed Albatross guarding her chick (Phoebastria nigripes)
Sennelier Aquarelle and Ecoline liquid water color with Kern River water
On 140lb 6” x 9” Canson cold-press watercolor paper
Photo reference from Eric Vanderwerf and ACAP – Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels

‘If Your Human Ways Remain Unchanged’ (Jan 2023)
Black-browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophris)
Sennelier Aquarelle and Ecoline liquid water color with Kern River water
On 140lb 6” x 9” Canson hot-pressed watercolor paper
Photo reference from video screenshot of World Migratory Bird Day-Albatross documentary film by Chris Jordan

‘We’re In This Together’ (Jan 2023)
Laysan Albatross, Kaua’i (Phoebastra immutabilis)
Sennelier Aquarelle and Ecoline liquid water color with Kern River water
On 9” x 6” Strathmore Artagain coal black drawing paper
Photo reference from Hob Osterlund, Founder Kaua’i Albatross Network

‘See My Voice’ (Jan 2023)
Laysan Albatross, Kaua’i (Phoebastra immutabilis)
Sennelier Aquarelle and Ecoline liquid water color with Burney Falls water
On 6” x 9” Strathmore Artagain coal black drawing paper
Photo reference from Hob Osterlund, Founder Kaua’i Albatross Network

‘In Your Kind Hands’ (Feb 2023)
(Flight back to the Source)
Sennelier Aquarelle and Ecoline liquid water color with Burney Falls water
On 6” x 9” Strathmore Artagain coal black drawing paper
Video screenshot reference from Albatross Documentary film by Chris Jordan- World Migratory Bird Day

‘My Wonderwall’ (Mar 2023)
Laysan Albatross, Kaua’i (Phoebastra immutabilis)
Sennelier Aquarelle and Ecoline liquid water color with Big Bear Lake water
On 9” x 6” Strathmore Artagain coal black drawing paper
Photo reference from Hob Osterlund, Founder Kaua’i Albatross Network