Chicken Scratch

I greatly enjoy watching my little flock of chickens forage throughout the yard.  They are always so active and alert and I wanted to do a couple of studies that captured this energy.

Feeding Time, Oil on Canvas   8"x6" 
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Contact: Persimmon Gallery
537 Electric Ave.
Bigfork, MT 59911 
406-837-2288The little flock waited patiently for any table scraps I might throw their way.

Found It, Oil on Canvas   6"x8" 
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Contact: Wild Eye Artistry

328 Main St.
Kalispell, MT 59901 
406-314-4611 A few of the flock zeroed in on some flax seeds and granola I tossed their way.

Pecking Order, Oil on Canvas   6"x8" 
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Contact: Wild Eye Artistry

328 Main St.
Kalispell, MT 59901 
406-314-4611Watching the chickens interact with one another is fascinating.  The different gestures they make creating interesting shapes and negative space with which to compose a picture.

On the Hunt, Oil on Canvas   6"x8" 
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Contact: Wild Eye Artistry

328 Main St.
Kalispell, MT 59901 
406-314-4611 My chickens were actively searching around for the chopped apples scattered about the lawn.