This painting, made in summer 2016, depicts a Humboldt penguin colony. It is based on reference photos taken on a trip to Gweek Seal Sanctuary in Cornwall on a beautiful summer’s day in May 2013. Three of the penguins occupy themselves on dry land whilst their friend takes a dip. The painting was made in Winsor & Newton Griffin alkyds on Daler-Rowney medium grain canvas.

‘Where’s Bert’ (2016)
Oils on canvas
60.0 x 60.0 x 2.2 cm (approx.)