Penguins

A penguin’s sharply contrasted plumage  makes it conspicuous while standing on land. In the water, where it spends most of its life, its white belly blends with the bright ocean surface above, and its black back merges with the dark depths below. In proper context, a penguin’s extravagant extremes suddenly feel sensible.

In the original drawing, I used velvety black graphite and ghostly smudges to echo the evolutionary intelligence of a penguin’s coloration.

Archival giclee print made from the original drawing. Printed on heavyweight matte archival paper. Signed. Unframed. Originals not sold through this website.