Waterside Encounter - Raccoons by wildlife portrait artist Carl Brenders

Waterside Encounter by Carl Brenders

 

"Although normally the raccoon is a solitary, nocturnal animal, I often saw several together, even in a bright afternoon sun. I guess they were the young ones. They were very curious or hungry because they even touched my hands. Such contact with a wild animal is always a great sensation for me. The unforgettable glance of those curious eyes remains in your spirit, and for me, it came out in the form of this painting. I enjoyed producing the fine nuances of their fur, which was different for each individual raccoon. It ranged from gray to fine brownish and ocher. It was also enjoyable to capture the effect of the transparent nature of the water, and both the wet and dry stones. Raccoons have the strange habit of washing their food before they eat it. That is why we call them 'wash bears' in Europe." - Carl Brenders.

 

Print released in 1984.