Wood Stork Family at Sunset Metal Print

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Wood Storks, like many birds, are listed as threatened or endangered due to loss of habitat and other factors. The adults have a bald, leathery head and neck. The juvenile has grayish brown feathers on its head and neck. To me, these homely, prehistoric-looking birds have an awkward grace and a beauty all their own.

Art is an activity I've enjoyed ever since I was old enough to hold a crayon; yet when it was time to decide on a career, teaching seemed to be the best choice. Now that my children are adults and I've retired after a long career of teaching in the upper elementary grades, I have more time to pursue my interest in art. I paint in oil, acrylic, colored pencil, and watercolor. Although much of what I do is self-taught, I enjoy participating in classes and workshops to improve my skills and spend time with artists. Nature is often an inspiration for my paintings. As an avid bird watcher and nature enthusiast, I usually take my camera whenever walking or spending time in nature. There is always the hope that...