Collection: Furry Friends

FURRY FRIENDS

Mammals come in various shapes and forms, and some of these forms can be said as tame or appealing to the observer's eye. This collection highlights the small, furry mammals from certain parts of the mammal family tree, including small primates, marsupials, rodents and small carnivores.

Furry Friends, acrylic on canvas, 2020. Set of 9, each piece 8" X 8" 

Meerkat

Meerkat Sentry, acrylic on canvas, 2020

The meerkat (Suricata suricatta) is a social animal that lives in large communities. They are highly vigilant and frequently scan their surroundings by turning their heads from side to side; some individuals always stand sentry and look out for danger. This painting is seemingly inspired by the character Timon from the 2019 live-action Disney film, The Lion King. 

Possum

Possum, acrylic on canvas, 2020

The Virginia opossum (Didelphis virginiana) is usually referred to by the local population as a “possum”. The opossum is a nocturnal, cat-sized mammal with five digits on each hand and foot.

They are also omnivorous and eat a wide range of food from fruits to invertebrates to other small mammals.

Red Squirrel

Red Squirrel, acrylic on canvas, 2020

The red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) is common throughout the coniferous woods of northern Eurasia. They consume mostly seeds from trees, nuts, berries and shoots. In the painting, the squirrel appears to be "shocked due to seeing the camera".

Lemming

Lemming, acrylic on canvas, 2020

The lemming is a small rodent which is usually found in the Arctic circle. Lemmings are herbivores which feed on mosses, grasses and berries. They have a rounded body shape with a very short tail, a short snout, short legs, and small ears. In the painting, the lemming rests near some common plants from the Arctic circle.

Weasel

Weasel, acrylic on canvas, 2020

Weasels belong to a family of mammals which are spread throughout the northern hemisphere. They are small, active predators which feed on smaller animals such as birds and small mammals. They have long, slender bodies with short and stubby legs.

Sugar Glider

Sugar Glider, acrylic on canvas, 2020

The sugar glider (Petaurus breviceps) is a gliding marsupial from Australia, New Guinea and Indonesia. They can appear to glide from tree to tree using a membrane of skin called a patagium which extends from its forelegs to its hind legs on each side of the body.

Slow Loris

Slow Loris, acrylic on canvas, 2020

The slow loris (Nycticebus) is a member of the primate group and can be found throughout southeastern Asia. They have a round head, a narrow snout and large eyes. They live in an arboreal (tree-living) lifestyle, thanks to their flexible bodies and dexterous hands and feet that can grip branches firmly.

Philippine Tarsier

Philippine Tarsier, acrylic on canvas, 2020

The Philippine tarsier (Carlito syrichta) is a tiny primate characterized by its unusually large eyes which makes it possess the largest eye-to-body size ratio of all mammals. They are able to turn their head around 180 degrees and have excellent night vision.

Koala

Koala, acrylic on canvas, 2020

The koala is one of the most well-known marsupials from Australia, beside the kangaroo. They commonly live on eucalyptus trees, which is the primary source of their diet, eucalyptus leaves and shoots. Like kangaroos and all marsupials, they give birth to their young through pouches. Social bonding between koalas is mostly between mothers and their offspring, which are also called joeys.