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Western Pond Turtle

Year completed: 2007
Medium: Ink Line Art Illustration with Digital Tinting
Description: Fine art drawing of a Western or Pacific Pond Turtle (Clemmys marmorata)

Hand-signed limited edition fine art print (500) of a Western or Pacific Pond Turtle. 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:

western pond turtle thumb The Western Pond Turtle line art version was drawn in 2003 and the digital tinting was added in 2007. This illustration won the 2005 Reptiles Magazine art contest. I love these turtles and am always happy when I manage to catch a glimpse of them when hiking in the Bay Area.

Information about the Western Pond Turtle:

The Western Pond Turtle, also called the Pacific Pond Turtle, is a medium sized turtle that lives on the western coast of North America, ranging from Washington state to the northern part of Baja California. It is the sole member of the genus Clemmys. These turtles are found in marshes, streams, rivers, lakes and ponds. The tend to inhabit areas where there are boulders and rocks to bask on. When disturbed they will quickly drop into the water to avoid danger. The Western Pond Turtle is omnivorous and will eat both plants and aquatic or semi-aquatic prey such as fish, tadpoles and frogs.