Forestry Friday … Otter, Otter, Otter!

Posted on March 28, 2014 by foresterartist

This week I’m going to lighten it up. Animals are always fun and what is more fun than a playful otter, except maybe three!

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Three otters resting on a log.

It’s been a while since I’ve posted some art. I hope you like it.

Bookends!

These are our otters that live at the mill. They travel around the mill site from pond, to river and to canals. I never know where they are going to pop up next.

Itchy!

The three amigos.

In the forest setting, otters don’t ever become an issue during our harvest operations. They live in the water and riparian area. Harvesting is minimal in the riparian zones.

Blitz, golden retriever, dog, photography

Blitz says, “Can’t trust em’, they remind me of cats!”

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Anna Cull on March 28, 2014 at 12:22 am said:

They remind me of cats too. I love your composition! More art, please : )

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- foresterartist on March 28, 2014 at 11:48 am said:
  
  Thank you Anna! I have a backlog of pieces to put up. Never enough time!
  
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  - Playamart - Zeebra Designs on January 12, 2015 at 4:30 am said:
    
    ‘never enough time,’ — isn’t that a wonderful problem to have, as long as one enjoys those segments of the day?!
    
    ditto here, though my biggest problem is the ongoing problem with electricity. am wirting on battery power now – the rainy season is especially challenging but only if i want to stay connected with the world.
    
    otherwise i just tune in to the beautiful world around me!
    
    i loved both of your drawings of the otters! they’re exceptional! the final image and caption for blitz made me smile!
    
    logging off for the day,
    z
    
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    - foresterartist on January 12, 2015 at 9:45 am said:
      
      HI Z, good to hear from you! I appreciate that you used your last little spark to get this message out to me. Honored in fact!
      
      I have to admit when folks say they are have artist’s block, I can’t relate. I always have too many things that I want to do, but can’t seem to fit them all in. It is a good problem to have I suppose.
      
      As for Blitz, she was a pretty good judge of character.
      
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First Night Design on March 28, 2014 at 1:39 am said:

Bliss!

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- foresterartist on March 28, 2014 at 11:48 am said:
  
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Andy Oldham on March 28, 2014 at 3:29 am said:

Very nice shots, but in with Blitz! 🙂

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- foresterartist on March 28, 2014 at 11:49 am said:
  
  Thanks Andy. Blitz just calls them as she sees them.
  
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poppytump on March 28, 2014 at 4:58 am said:

Lightened up Friday for me 🙂
Super picture Tim .. such antics they get up to !

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- foresterartist on March 28, 2014 at 11:51 am said:
  
  Thank you Poppy! They are so curious as suspicious at the same time. I think it causes them stress!
  
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Mary on March 28, 2014 at 6:14 am said:

Super photographs of these fun little guys. Wonderful drawing, nice to see your work again!

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- foresterartist on March 28, 2014 at 11:52 am said:
  
  Thanks Mary. I know I’ve been derelict in my duties for posting art. Time to crack the whip!
  
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lindamartinandersen on March 28, 2014 at 6:37 am said:

Tim,
So fun! Thank you so much. I love how you live in and among the wildlife. I remember my first otter spotting. A delight!

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- foresterartist on March 28, 2014 at 11:53 am said:
  
  Thank you Linda! They truly are delightful creatures, always fun to watch.
  
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doodlinggal on March 28, 2014 at 8:29 am said:

Great drawing! Otters are so cute and I hope to see on in the wild one day!

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- foresterartist on March 28, 2014 at 11:55 am said:
  
  Thanks DG! I really hope you get to see one also. They are very entertaining.
  
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sefeniak on March 28, 2014 at 10:05 am said:

Love the art! Otters are indeed fun to watch. The only time I don’t like them is when they decide the deck of ones boat is fair game. Messy blighters. Cheers!

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- foresterartist on March 28, 2014 at 11:57 am said:
  
  Thank you Susan. I know what you mean about the mess. We have a floating platform at the Pole Plant that holds our water intake for the pump. The otters think it’s thier sunbathing station and bathroom. Nasty!
  
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Midwestern Plant Girl on March 28, 2014 at 12:20 pm said:

Great art as always! Those otters look like they would be fun to watch!

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- foresterartist on March 28, 2014 at 12:27 pm said:
  
  Thank you Ilex! They are pretty entertaining. They’re suspicious, but still don’t run away. They just move the feeding away from me. They usually give lots of opportunity to take pictures. I have many good shots I didn’t use.
  
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ruthsartwork on March 28, 2014 at 12:29 pm said:

What fun. We see the occasional mink on our property. However, they always manage to run past when I don’t have my camera.

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- foresterartist on March 28, 2014 at 5:47 pm said:
  
  I think seeing a mink would be pretty cool. We don’t have them here, but we do have pine martens in the high country. They’re a kick, but I haven’t had my camera when I’ve seen them either. I guess we’ll have to see who can get the picture first!
  
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Craig L Haupt on March 28, 2014 at 5:25 pm said:

When I first started to follow your blog I was impressed by your artwork and then in recent posts I haven’t see any with your art until this one. Nice to see, nice drawing. Hope you post more artwork in the future.

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- foresterartist on March 28, 2014 at 5:44 pm said:
  
  Thank you Craig. I know, I’ve been really tardy getting some art posted and I have plenty to post. I haven’t been very balanced between the art and forestry. I will do better!
  
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wildsherkin on March 29, 2014 at 4:23 am said:

Lovely drawing, Tim! I agree with others – we need to see more.

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- foresterartist on March 29, 2014 at 11:14 am said:
  
  Aww..thank you Patsy! I have my marching orders. 🙂
  
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Priceless Joy on March 29, 2014 at 7:06 am said:

Beautiful art work! Love the picture of the otters and the beautiful dog. 🙂

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- foresterartist on March 29, 2014 at 11:20 am said:
  
  Thank you Joy! 😀
  
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Monica on March 29, 2014 at 4:52 pm said:

It’s a lovely drawing and the otters reflect make me understand what the word “frolicking” means.

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- foresterartist on March 29, 2014 at 6:04 pm said:
  
  They do love to frolic Monica, which is what make them fun to watch!
  
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anna warren portfolio on March 30, 2014 at 10:22 pm said:

Nice drawing Tim – otters are great animals, they always seem so busy, and they look as though they enjoy having fun!

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- foresterartist on March 31, 2014 at 5:39 am said:
  
  Thank you Anna. That is so true. They are very happy go lucky critters.
  
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slmann on March 31, 2014 at 6:33 am said:

Inspiring sketch, and love the photography. – Sharon

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- foresterartist on March 31, 2014 at 6:39 am said:
  
  Thank you so much Sharon!
  
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JenChaudhry on March 31, 2014 at 7:40 pm said:

Thanks for checking out my blog Tim. Beautiful pen and ink work! Two of my favorite things: animals and art — make for a great blog!

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bluebrightly on April 1, 2014 at 3:46 pm said:

I like the way you contrasted the fine lines in the fur with the bold water swirls – that keeps the whole drawing very engaging. Wonderful, as usual. I’m still waiting to see these guys. One of these days!

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- foresterartist on April 1, 2014 at 4:44 pm said:
  
  Thank you Lynn. I’m sure one day soon, you will.
  
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Arlene on April 2, 2014 at 2:08 pm said:

Very fine drawing of these elusive creatures [more please] Tim, and the photographs, which at first I thought were paintings, are also super, I’ve never seen one in the wild but we have re introduced them to some parts in Uk , I don’t think they look like cats, maybe it’s the whiskers. . Love the name ‘Blitz’

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- foresterartist on April 2, 2014 at 2:22 pm said:
  
  You are quite right, they don’t really look like cats and they love the water. I can only imagine the scratches if I tried to put my cats in the water. 😉 I didn’t know they were native to the UK. I hope you get the chance to see one sometime. How wonderful to have the back!
  
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Kirsten on April 2, 2014 at 5:17 pm said:

So glad you put up some of your art! Definitely post some more, please. I love Blitz’s comment…anything small, furry, and with whiskers qualifies as a cat 🙂

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- foresterartist on April 2, 2014 at 5:40 pm said:
  
  Thank you Kirsten. I expect to put something soon. I think you read Blitz’s mind!
  
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Mrs Bushranger on April 3, 2014 at 10:55 am said:

I love the pen and inks…and Blitz is right — they do remind me of cats…

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- foresterartist on April 3, 2014 at 11:18 am said:
  
  Thank you so much Mrs B. 🙂
  
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lesliepaints on April 6, 2014 at 8:24 am said:

Wow! I like the light and dark of this, the shapes you chose.

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- foresterartist on April 6, 2014 at 8:48 am said:
  
  Thank you so much Leslie!
  
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violetski on April 7, 2014 at 12:36 am said:

Awwww,so cute! Love all pictures and your drawing too❤️

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- foresterartist on April 7, 2014 at 9:53 am said:
  
  Thank you Violet! 🙂
  
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greyzoned/angelsbark on April 17, 2014 at 10:39 am said:

Love that last photo caption: “Can’t trust ’em.” Funny!!! Cute little buggers those otters. Are they friendly or feisty??

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- foresterartist on April 17, 2014 at 11:10 am said:
  
  They are very curious and playful, but I wouldn’t try to catch one!
  
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lisaelskerarvid on April 24, 2014 at 11:10 pm said:

Fantastiske bilder og så flink til å tegne! Så flott!☺

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- foresterartist on April 25, 2014 at 11:46 am said:
  
  Takk så mye Lisa! 😀
  
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Morguie on January 20, 2015 at 11:36 pm said:

So very lovely, your drawings. So lifelike and perfect. No doubt you have a few awards to your credit? Indeed you have so much talent!

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- foresterartist on January 21, 2015 at 9:05 am said:
  
  I’m a legend in my own mind! 😉
  
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izabolinha on December 30, 2015 at 12:26 pm said:

Beautiful drawings , and pictures 🙂
Turtle Hugs

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- foresterartist on January 4, 2016 at 2:52 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much!
  
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