Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Animal Wednesday: Too Cool For School


Who's that handsome dude behind those Foster Grants?


I painted this the first year we moved here, 1993. I fell in love with the sea otters at first sight. There's a protection act for them because their numbers were declining rapidly. Now the population is up to some pretty healthy numbers, still though there are some that die way too young at the hands of mean or careless people as well as natural diseases.


Today is Earth Day. Let's celebrate this glorious planet we live on by doing our part to help the environment and all the flora and fauna we so very much enjoy.

Go Green!!


Happy Animal Wednesday on Earth Day!
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25 comments:

  1. ArtistUnpluggedApril 22, 2009 8:56 AM

    What a cute drawing!!!! You have a great earth day!

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  2. Lynn CohenApril 22, 2009 9:11 AM

    Precious, as is our earth!
    HED.

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  3. AnonymousApril 22, 2009 9:32 AM

    And ain't he a cutie too! It's a good thing I checked your blog. I didn't even realize it was Earthday! Phfff...shame on me.

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  4. TeriApril 22, 2009 9:37 AM

    Aw Lolo, its a wonderful painting, perfect for Earth Day.

    HAW

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  5. Deepa GopalApril 22, 2009 9:51 AM

    Cute painting:) A very apt one for Earth Day!

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  6. Sarah SullivanApril 22, 2009 9:56 AM

    OMG that is too cute!!! Loooooveee it!!! Happy Earth Day to you too!
    Namaste, Sarah

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  7. Ascender Rises AboveApril 22, 2009 10:22 AM

    lol! very cool!

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  8. kjApril 22, 2009 10:24 AM

    i'm actually more impressed by the whiskers than i am by the too-cool sunglasses.

    do you know that you infuse grit and strength in every character you paint? i think that is because you have a special pair of sunglasses yourself...

    xoxo

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  9. ReneeApril 22, 2009 1:38 PM

    Raven Sister thank you for supporting me in the way that only you can.

    I love you dear friend.

    Love Renee xoxo

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  10. Debra KayApril 22, 2009 2:50 PM

    I love the sea otters and was thrilled to see some wild ones the half day I got to spend at Monteray Bay. And the big elephant seals down the road...OMIGOD-and they were just the juveniles. HAW!

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  11. Cris, Artist in OregonApril 22, 2009 3:00 PM

    This is adorable.

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  12. Lisa at GreenbowApril 22, 2009 6:23 PM

    HAW and Happy Earth Day. This is a cool drawing. Just perfect for today.

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  13. MimApril 23, 2009 3:11 AM

    Oh I love him and his cool glasses. I only got to know about sea otters when my brother moved to CA, and took me out kayaking. They are so funny and such little people
    HAPPY Earth day and Happy Animal Wednesday to you and to us all.

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  14. AnonymousApril 23, 2009 3:27 AM

    i like the you handled the whiskers and fur too. i think he'd be cool with our with out the shades. michael dailey

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  15. soulbrushApril 23, 2009 4:28 AM

    i felt so bad as i forgot it was earth day....this is uber cute lo....love ya lots...will e mail you soon, been a crazy week.

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  16. Lisa M GriffinApril 23, 2009 4:38 AM

    Happy Earth Day too! I love the otter, he is adorable and totally cool in his shades. Thanks for sharing.

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  17. RobertaApril 23, 2009 7:39 AM

    Oh... he is the cutest!

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  18. sukipoetApril 23, 2009 7:47 AM

    lovely painting. the colors are so soothing.

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  19. ReneeApril 23, 2009 8:37 AM

    We can do all that we need to do if we stand together Laurel.

    I want you to know that just as you have been here for me. I am here for you.

    Love to you.

    Renee xoxoxo

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  20. Margaret AnnApril 23, 2009 11:33 AM

    An otter with attitude...Love it!

    Happy Earth day!

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  21. valerie walshApril 23, 2009 7:46 PM

    super-cool and adorable :)

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  22. carraApril 24, 2009 3:22 AM

    Oh my goodness, he's adorable! :)

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  23. kjApril 24, 2009 6:13 AM

    what's waiting for you in new england: sea gulls!

    squawk!

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  24. BTApril 25, 2009 5:15 PM

    What a brilliant drawing, such fun, it made me smile. Happy Earth Day. We are trying to be almost self sufficient growing our own vegetables and are changing our boiler to a pellet boiler. How green is that?

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  25. yoon seeApril 25, 2009 10:46 PM

    Really beautiful theme to go with earth day! Funny little cutie with a great surprise out from the serene pool too!

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