I sat at the waters edge and watched a terrapin slowly rise up from the bottom of a deep clear pond. It's head broke the surface and there it floated long enough for me to do a few sketches in my sketchbook. Later I did this watercolor. Since the water was so clear and the subject in bright sun, I could easily see all the details of the shell and feet which I made note of along with a few color descriptions. This was a fun painting to do - I don't usually say that as most of them are a real struggle especially if I don't have a clear idea in my head. I have found if I can first visualize the whole painting then I have a much better chance of creating something that I am happy with. Size is 15 x 11 in (38 x 28 cm).
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