“I never met a color I didn’t like.”
– Dale Chihuly
PRISMATIC
Even though I paint wildlife and nature, its not very often that I get to play with colors of a brighter hue. Painting tropical birds can be so exciting because they come in a wide array of colors from their feathers to their beaks. I love a good opportunity to challenge myself with color! It is my hope to also have this piece available as a fine art print in time.
TITLE: Prismatic
MEDIUM: Acrylic on Canvas
DIMENSIONS: 18” x 24”
SUBJECT: Keel-Billed Toucan
DATE: 12-2020
STATUS: Prints Available
DID YOU KNOW?Keel-billed toucans are a colorful Latin American member of the toucan family.
Keel-billed toucans are found from Southern Mexico to Venezuela and Colombia. They live in tropical, subtropical, and lowland rainforests.
Keel-billed toucans are very social birds, rarely seen alone. They fly in small flocks of approximately 6 to 12 individuals through jungles.
These are very playful birds that often "duel" with each other using their bills, and throw fruit into each other's mouths. They also 'play ball', one throwing a fruit in the air and a second seizing it.
Keel-billed toucans are omnivorous birds that feed on fruits, seeds, insects, invertebrates, lizards, and snakes. They will also eat small birds, their eggs, and nestlings.
Keel-billed toucans are widespread and are not endangered at present. However, these birds are still threatened by hunting for their meat and beaks, and the populations of this species are on a decreasing trend.
The Keel-billed toucan is the national bird of Belize.
The bill of toucans seems large and cumbersome but it is in fact a spongy, hollow bone covered in keratin, a very light and hard protein.