Eye to Eye with Humpback Baby

Posted on March 11, 2016 by dkatiepowellart

1005Rich German was eye to eye with a baby humpback whale.

He took a picture, and allowed me to use it to sketch.
I did this very quickly, and am happy with it.

I only wish I could have the experience!

W16 3 9 BABY WHALEAnd while the video below is not art, and not Rich’s,
this is the most amazing video I’ve seen on the humpbacks.

Screen Shot 2016-03-11 at 8.18.25 AMA still from the Discovery YouTube video…..

WOW. 

I can’t thank Rich enough for allowing us to use some of his images.
You can, by visiting his page and joining his cause.
(BTW, follow him on FB and see great videos!)
Rich also sells his photographs and paintings,
with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the ocean.

Pentalic Field Journal with a Platinum Preppy pen,
De Atramentis Turquoise Document ink, and Daniel Smith Primatek watercolors.

        

 ©D. Katie Powell, except for photographs ©Rich German.
Hopefully the Discovery Channel will not mind the use of a still… yes I cheated.
My images/blog posts may be reposted; please link back  to dkatiepowellart.

About dkatiepowellart

hollywood baby turned beach gurl turned steel&glass city gurl turned cowgurl turned herb gurl turned green city gurl. . . artist writer photographer. . . cat lover but misses our big dogs, gone to heaven. . . buddhist and interested in the study of spiritual traditions. . . foodie, organic, lover of all things mik, partner in conservation business mpfconservation, consummate blogger, making a dream happen, insomniac who is either reading buddhist teachings or not-so-bloody mysteries or autobio journal thangs early in the morning when i can't sleep
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18 Responses to Eye to Eye with Humpback Baby

  1. Sirkkis says:
    March 11, 2016 at 5:36 pm

    You did it very well. The whale painting is great.

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  2. happytiler says:
    March 11, 2016 at 8:10 pm

    Good job on the humpback!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  3. Linda K says:
    March 11, 2016 at 8:20 pm

    Oh I would love to swim with one too Kate! Great illustration of that whale and thanks for sharing the links too:)

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  4. susanissima says:
    March 11, 2016 at 9:54 pm

    Awesome! Wondering why it’s not art, though? Nature seems full of aesthetic sentiment, as you have been inspired in your sweet painting.

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  5. BestDayBlogger says:
    March 12, 2016 at 3:41 am

    Truly incredible!!! Happy PPF! Have a lovely weekend!

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  6. mommyhasaheadache says:
    March 12, 2016 at 2:19 pm

    Live your humpback picture and what an awesome video.
    Happy PPF
    Emma
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    http://Www.studioemmakaufmann. blogspot.com

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  7. Nicole/Beadwright says:
    March 13, 2016 at 2:22 am

    Wow this is all very amazing. You painted that Humpback perfectly. There was an error when I tried to watch the video.

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  8. Tracey Fletcher King says:
    March 13, 2016 at 3:25 am

    This is gorgeous… The photo is amazing… As is the video… I love the combination of those colours. It is one of my favourites…

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  9. Lina says:
    March 13, 2016 at 7:42 pm

    The whale painting is great…. I love love whale!

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