I enjoyed drawing this fish with its toad-like skin and eyes. Despite its strange one-sided appearance turbot is regarded as a delicacy. It is fished in the North Atlantic and Mediterranean but is in limited supply so tends to be expensive. For a tasty turbot recipe and advice on how to source this fish and cook it see Great British Chefs guide.
These incredible animals are the largest carnivores to be found on land. They can weigh up to 800 kg. Despite the yellow-white appearance of their fur, their skin is black and their translucent hairs merely reflects the visible light. Their populations are expected to decrease by thirty percent by 2050, with climate change the biggest threat to the survival of the species. (WWF, https://www.wwf.org.uk/updates/11-facts-you-didnt-know-about-polar-bears).
I painted this polar bear in watercolours and pen. Here is the original painting.
Original watercolour painting of a polar bear. This unique piece of wall art featuring a polar bear is for sale with a double mount and backboard.
It would be perfect piece of animal wall art for a child’s room or a fun gift to brighten any corner.
Mounted size approx 21 cm x 25.5 cm (mount aperture approx 10 cm x 14 cm).
