Altair

"Altair" - acrylic on Arches 300 lb watercolor paper, 22" x 30".  Available June 6-7 at Artistic Souls Gallery.

It's a conspiracy.

The art has taken over the studio.  First a wildling.  Now a vulture!  I tell ya, it isn't safe to go inside anymore.  At least this one likes rhymes.

Altair is the boldest 
the burliest of BOBS*
His table manners lacking,
he scoops food up in gobs.

You wouldn't want to take him
to a fancy place to dine
You might end up banned from the place
and with a hefty fine.

He's so good though at guarding
your home will be secure
His manners may be awful
but his heart is strong and pure

*BOBS - Birds on Balls

Altair

A little something about vultures:

• New World vultures lack a syrinx (voicebox) and are nearly silent. They do not have songs, and their typical vocalizations are limited to grunts, hisses, bill clacks, and similar sounds that don't require complex vocal cords.
• Unlike many raptors, vultures are relatively social and often feed, fly, or roost in large flocks. A group of vultures is called a committee, venue, or volt. In flight, a flock of vultures is a kettle, and when the birds are feeding together at a carcass, the group is called a wake.
• Vultures enjoy their own holiday, International Vulture Awareness Day, which is celebrated on the first Saturday of each September.

Altair is looking forward to having an entire day  in September devoted to himself.  He wonders why it isn't EVERY day?  

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About the event:  "Treat Yourself" June 6 - 7 at Artistic Souls Gallery on Facebook.  A handful of artists pushing boundaries in their art during a two day melee event and online art auction.  To participate, join the Facebook group and view the art previews over the next two weeks.  Event goes live at 11 am est on June 6.