Sunbathing Anhinga

by Sharon Williams Eng

Title

Sunbathing Anhinga

Artist

Sharon Williams Eng

Medium

Mixed Media - Digital Photo Painting

Description

This anhinga was stretching and drying its wings on a gnarly old tree stump in a pond near my home in North Port, Florida. It was a beautiful sunny January day. I have applied an oil painting application to this for a painterly look.

The anhinga,sometimes called snakebird, darter, American darter, or water turkey, is a water bird of the warmer parts of the Americas, such as Florida. Species are found all over the world, including Cuba, Mexico and some islands in the Caribbean. The word anhinga comes from the Brazilian Tupi language and means "devil bird" or "snake bird". The origin of the name is apparent when swimming: only the neck appears above water so the bird looks like a snake ready to strike. They do not have external nares (nostrils) and breathe solely through their epiglottis.

I am an award-winning exhibiting artist in southwest Florida and my art has been exhibited in galleries in Florida, Georgia and North Carolina and is in collections nationwide. I create abstract photography, mixed media photo painting, acrylic mixed media, and acrylic paintings. Many would make great decorative throw pillows or shower curtains. I've even had a couple abstracts made into my personal cell phone covers. Please check out my Facebook page Doodleng Art by Sharon Eng for announcements and more information about my art. This image would be a good selection for business or corporate wall art and decor or in any home.

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February 24th, 2021

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