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African Spurred Tortoise

Year completed: 2007
Medium: Ink Line Art Illustration with Digital Tinting
Description: Fine art drawing of an African Spurred Tortoise (Geochelone sulcata)

Hand-signed limited edition fine art print (500) of an African Spurred Tortoise. The illustration is reproduced on high-quality acid free stock. Dealer inquires are welcome.

Limited edition fine art print:
8"x10" (20.3 x 25.4cm) $17.95
11"x14" (27.9 x 36.6cm) $22.95

Print is in stock and ships in 1-2 days.

This illustration is also available as stock art.

Artist's notes:

african spurred tortoise thumb The African Spurred Tortoise line art was completed in 2004 and the color added digitally in 2007. These torts are HUGE. I often visit the Wildlife World Zoo in Arizona and I always enjoy seeing these juggernauts.

Information about the African Spurred Tortoise:

The African Spurred Tortoise is the largest of the mainland tortoises. These reptiles inhabits the southern edge of the Sahara desert in north Africa. They can grow to be over 3 feet long and weigh well over 100 pounds. They have growth rings on the scutes that are strongly marked with age. Tortoises are important to deserts because their burrows provide shelter for other animals. Although they grow to be very large, sulcatas are often kept as pets.