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Painted turtles drawing & photos: First Friday Art

Today I’m sharing a pen and ink drawing I did of a painted turtle. I have fond memories of them as a child, when I kept painted turtles as pets.

I’m also sharing a couple photos of them I took in Custer State Park in South Dakota. When we made a quick stop to walk the dogs, I was surprised to see this “island” near the road.

When I took a closer look, I discovered the island was covered with painted turtles, taking a break in the warm sun. Cool! 🙂

Do you have artwork you would like to share? Be sure to include the First Friday Art tag.

First Friday Art (FFA)

SoyBend

Centered in Bend, Oregon, my blog branches out into nature, history, and art-related topics.

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