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Striped Skunk

Year completed: 2010
Medium: Ink Line Art Illustration with Digital Tinting
Description: Fine art drawing of a Striped Skunk (Mephitis mephitis)

Hand-signed limited edition fine art print (500) of a Striped Skunk. The illustration is reproduced on high-quality acid free stock. Dealer inquires are welcome.

Limited edition fine art print:
8"x10" (20.3 x 25.4cm) $17.95
11"x14" (27.9 x 36.6cm) $22.95

Print is in stock and ships in 1-2 days.

This illustration is also available as stock art.

Artist's notes:

striped skunk thumb The Striped Skunk was completed on 5.5.2010. While I don't see a lot of these around, I know they live in our neighborhood. I just hope my dogs don't encounter them, as everyone knows about their powerful defense mechanism. I once saved one of these skunks while it was lost trying to cross a large road in Oakland. Using a blanket I guided it to the other side where it disappeared into the underbrush.

Information about the Striped Skunk:

The Striped Skunk is an omnivorous mammal found over most of North America, north of the Mexican border. It is roughly the size of an average house cat, weighing about 7-10 pounds and without the tail 13-18 inches. This small mammal is easily identified by it's white strip that runs from the tail to the head. When threatened the skunk can emit a foul odor to warn off the threat, as well as stomping it's feet. As a last resort the skunk will spray a strong-smelling fluid to defend itself. This spray can travel up to 12 feet. The skunk is mostly nocturnal, sleeping in a burrow most of the day emerging at night to hunt for food.