Maritime Trio
by Barbara McMahon
Title
Maritime Trio
Artist
Barbara McMahon
Medium
Painting - Oil On Canvas
Description
The Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica) is a seabird species in the auk family. It is a pelagic bird that feeds primarily by diving for fish, but also eats other sea creatures, such as squid and crustaceans. Its most obvious characteristic during the breeding season is its brightly coloured bill. Also known as the Common Puffin, it is the only puffin species which is found in the Atlantic Ocean. The curious appearance of the bird, with its large colourful bill and its striking piebald plumage, has given rise to nicknames such as '"clown of the ocean" and "sea rooster". The Atlantic Puffin is the provincial bird for the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Thank you for viewing. Barbara McMahon
Featured in "Nature from Around the World", "Proud to Be A Canadian Painter", "USA Artist News"
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August 30th, 2012
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Comments (26)
Hanne Lore Koehler
Wonderful painting of these delightful Puffins, Barbara!! Beautiful colors and composition! Voted in the contest. L/F
Anne Gifford
I like how the three birds are each looking in a different direction, Barbara. What a lovely painting this is! like/vote
Barbara Griffin
This is definitely a favorite of mine!! I love those colorful little birds! Fantastic job painting them! V/F/G+
Barbara McMahon replied:
Thank you Barbara. I adore these comical birds also. I hope to get to Newfoundland once again, but this time with a camera that's got a bit of fire power.
Bob Christopher
Hi Barbara...I like your painting. Puffins are so coooool and you have depicted them very well. They are a bird that I hope to see and photograph someday...Cheers Bob
Barbara McMahon replied:
Thank you Bob! You'll have to head East young man to capture one of these birds. I know when you do your images will be amazing!
Barbara McMahon
Thank you so much! The inspiration for this painting came from a photograph my daughter took while living in the Maritimes.
Kathleen Peltomaa Lewis
Beautiful painting! Love the bold colours. I have featured it on Proud To Be A Canadian Painter....v
ANA MARIA EDULESCU
I never see this kind of birds till now, Barbara.... they're so cute and you painted them so beautifully detailed. I absolutely love this painting of yours.... wonderful composition and use of colors. f,v
Barbara McMahon replied:
Thank you Ana! I saw these Atlantic Puffins while travelling in Nova Scotia. To me, they remind me of parrots. I just added the description that provides more details. Thanks again for your support.