Western Pond Turtle
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Year completed: 2007
Medium: Ink Line Art Illustration with
Digital Tinting
Description: Fine art drawing of a Western
or Pacific Pond Turtle (Clemmys marmorata)
Hand-signed limited edition fine art print (500) of
a Western or Pacific Pond Turtle. 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. |
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This illustration is also available as stock art. |
Artist's notes:
 The
Western Pond Turtle line art version was drawn in 2003 and
the digital tinting was added in 2007. This illustration
won the 2005 Reptiles Magazine
art contest. I love these turtles and am always happy when
I manage to catch a glimpse of them when hiking in the Bay
Area.
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Information about the Western Pond Turtle:
The Western Pond Turtle, also called the Pacific Pond
Turtle, is a medium sized turtle that lives on the western
coast of North America, ranging from Washington state to
the northern part of Baja California. It is the sole member
of the genus Clemmys. These turtles are found in marshes,
streams, rivers, lakes and ponds. The tend to inhabit areas
where there are boulders and rocks to bask on. When disturbed
they will quickly drop into the water to avoid danger. The
Western Pond Turtle is omnivorous and will eat both plants
and aquatic or semi-aquatic prey such as fish, tadpoles
and frogs.
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Tags:
turtle,
chelonian,
reptile,
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drawing,
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