Description
Turkey Vulture
Turkey Vulture, (Cathartes aura)
Turkey vulture with head turned to look over its back on denim blue background of leaves
9.25″x12.5″ Mixed media paper, watercolor, pencil, eucalyptus, liquid amber leaves overdyed with mulberries.
Turkey vultures are incredibly intelligent and one of the birds I most delighted in sharing facts about with children. This particular vulture was kind enough to pose as I rolled up in my truck and shot a few photos, one of which this piece is based on.
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