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Adventures, Wildlife and Nature - Story, Artwork and Photos of a Little Boy Making Mischief in Muskoka.

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Boy Looking Up At The Moon And Stars
11 Sep 2017

Boy Looking Up At The Moon And Stars

by Otter Boyd | posted in: Otter Boyd | 4

Today I am sending you a postcard from a dream. At least I think it was a dream. It seemed so real that I cannot be sure. The whole time I was in the bath last night I heard my … Continued

Art, Landscape, Night Photography, Otter Boyd
Otter Boyd Boy With Canoe at Misty Morning Lake
8 Sep 2017

Otter Boyd Boy With Canoe at Misty Morning Lake

by Otter Boyd | posted in: Otter Boyd | 4

Early morning fishing outings are always nice but can be specially magical at this time of year. As the water has retained some warmth, and the nights are cold, it creates the perfect conditions for clouds to form on the … Continued

Art, Landscape, Nature, Otter Boyd
Abstract Painting Elements Liquid Fire and Water
7 Sep 2017

Abstract Painting Elements Liquid Fire and Water

by Otter Boyd | posted in: Art | 4

This abstract painting is one in a series I created quite some time ago. Though I titled the artwork here as “Elements, Liquid Fire and Water”, I really didn’t have a specific goal to paint fire and water. I’d rather … Continued

Art
Otter Boyd Boy With Aromatic Aster Flowers
5 Sep 2017

Otter Boyd Boy With Aromatic Aster Flowers

by Otter Boyd | posted in: Otter Boyd | 2

Today I played outside around the backyard pond looking for turtles and frogs. I spotted a few and then became interested in all the flowering wildflowers around the edge of the pond. I was sure I’d find a nice big … Continued

Art, Nature, Otter Boyd, Plants
Painting Of A Boy Playing With A Toy Boat At The Beach
5 Sep 2017

Painting Of A Boy Playing With A Toy Boat At The Beach

by Otter Boyd | posted in: Art | 2

Working on this painting of a boy pulling his toy boat through the water very much reminded me of the days I spent playing in warm shallow tide pools at the beach. I did this painting in watercolor and gouache … Continued

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Frog Hunting and Catching Bullfrogs
2 Sep 2017

Frog Hunting and Catching Bullfrogs

by Otter Boyd | posted in: Otter Boyd | 4

When the fish aren’t biting I’ll sometimes take a break from fishing and hunt for frogs instead. If I catch one I’ll look at it, sometimes take a picture, and then always let him go again. Here I am looking … Continued

Art, Landscape, Nature, Otter Boyd, Wildlife
Painting of a Boy at the Beach Playing in the Sand
29 Aug 2017

Painting of a Boy at the Beach Playing in the Sand

by Otter Boyd | posted in: Art | 3

I painted this portrait of a boy at the beach playing in the sand for a family who wanted a painting of their son playing at one of his favorite places. The boy and his family very much enjoyed their … Continued

Art
Otter Boyd at Peaceful Pond Enjoying Fall Colors
29 Aug 2017

Otter Boyd at Peaceful Pond Enjoying Fall Colors

by Otter Boyd | posted in: Otter Boyd | 4

To welcome in the approaching fall season I’ve just changed the header image on the website and wanted to share a wider version of the same picture here. Autumn in Muskoka is an incredible site. We have a perfect combination … Continued

Art, Landscape, Nature, Otter Boyd
South Muskoka Bears Hockey Goalie Painting
26 Aug 2017

South Muskoka Bears Hockey Goalie Painting

by Otter Boyd | posted in: Art | 0

This painting of a boy playing hockey, a goalie for the South Muskoka Bears hockey league, was created for a series of Christmas cards and art prints last season. In the web version of the artwork I removed simply “South … Continued

Art, Sports
Monarch Caterpillar on Milkweed Plant
25 Aug 2017

Monarch Caterpillar on Milkweed Plant

by Otter Boyd | posted in: Otter Boyd | 4

Here I am searching the milkweed plants hoping to find a monarch caterpillar. I have been protecting these plants for weeks but had seen no sign of the monarchs. The plants grew top-heavy with their giant seed pods and eventually … Continued

Art, Insects, Macro, Nature, Otter Boyd, Plants

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