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WaterDance: Sanctuary
This population of turtles live in a recreational lake. Turtles tend to develop begging behaviors when routinely fed; this group was swarming in anticipation. I love the way the various postures of their bodies appear and disappear beneath the surface.
24"x32"x1" oil on handbuilt wood panel
24"x32"x1" oil on handbuilt wood panel