Linda Richter, painter

Chogogo

Chogogo is the local name for flamingo. This flamingo searches the water’s surface in the dimming light of evening. The heat of the day is over and the turquoise waters have darkened.

26×36”
Oil on stretched canvas
Black metal canvas floater frame
Gallery wrapped edges – painted solid color
Original $1778

Signed limited edition print available in 8.3×11.5” Large $125

Keywords: flamingo, bird, seabird
Colors: pink, orange, turquoise, blue

A set of two new flamingo paintings join the group. Originally intended as a set of three with Flamingo Hearts, the second and third painting came together in way that doesn’t quite fit with Flamingo Hearts. They all have a similar color scheme which means they would easily co-exist in the same space but not together.

I love working in squares since they can be displayed in vertical or horizontal alignments on a wall. In this case, if presented horizontally the eyes of the flamingos point in interesting directions. With faces together, the eyes point outward away from each other, looking at the watchers. Faces apart and they are contemplating each other. An interesting display decision, I haven’t hung them in my gallery space yet so I don’t know what feels right to me.

The expression of the flamingo’s body and neck is a little more coy with the soft fullness of the body behind the neck.

20×20″
Oil on stretched canvas
Black metal canvas floater frame
Original $760

Signed limited edition print available in 11×11″ Large $125

Keywords: flamingo, bird, heart
Colors: coral, red, orange, brown

Is this flamingo coiled in watchful repose, or waiting to spring into movement? He seems less than restful but not particularly worried about my presence.

We’ve had some recent rains on Bonaire which should bring our local flamingos and egrets back to the salinas near town. Maybe some more chances for close-up photos of all the feathered ones although part of the road is closed off while construction is done on an intersection further on.

20×20″
Oil on stretched canvas
Black metal canvas floater frame
Original $760

Signed limited edition print available in 11×11″ Large $125

Keywords: flamingo, bird, heart
Colors: coral, red, orange, brown

The graceful curves of flamingo heads and necks seem to entwine in the shape of a heart. The fantastic coral oranges and reds add to the implied heart concept. The mottled brown and blue background allows the flamingos to pop to the foreground.

First in a series of three flamingo inspired paintings. The canvas sides are painted a solid deep coral red.

Our Greater flamingos have been a daily sight these past 6 months or so here on tropical Bonaire. Yet our wet season has ended and the salinas near town have dried up. Our flamingos have flown to the ends of the island in search of wet feeding grounds during our dry season. A great blue heron and a handful of egrets are still trying to feed in the few remaining water holes.

20×20″
Oil on stretched canvas
Black metal canvas floater frame
Original SOLD

Signed limited edition print available in 11×11″ Large $125

Keywords: flamingo, bird, heart
Colors: coral, red, orange, brown

Stared down by the eye of a red toucan. Glossy black feather set off the brilliant red skin surrounding the eye. Portrait of a toucan.

oil on stretched canvas
18×36″
Black metal canvas floater frame
Original $1231

Gallery wrapped canvas with painted edges for hanging without framing

Signed limited edition prints are available in Large size 6.45×13″ print area $125.

Keywords: bird, avian
Colors: black, red, yellow, white

Egrets stalk quietly through the salina. A light breeze sends tiny ripples across the water’s surface.

oil on stretched canvas
40×40″
Black metal canvas floater frame with silver accent
Original SOLD

Gallery wrapped canvas with painted edges for hanging without framing

Signed limited edition prints are available in Large size 11×11″ print area $125.

Keywords: egret, bird, water
Colors: blue, white, grey, gray

A friendly blue macaw looks over his shoulder with a nod and a wink. He is friends with the White Cockatoo.

oil on stretched canvas
18×18″ each
Blackwood canvas floater frame
Original SOLD

Gallery wrapped canvas with solid painted edges for hanging without framing.

Signed limited edition prints are available in standard size 8×8″” print area $95.

Keywords: animal, bird, parrot, macaw
Colors: blue, gold, yellow

A playful white cockatoo chats with his neighbor next door. He is friends with the Blue Flirt.

oil on stretched canvas
18×18″ each
Blackwood canvas floater frame
Original SOLD

Gallery wrapped canvas with solid painted edges for hanging without framing.

Signed limited edition prints are available in standard size 8×8″” print area $95.

Keywords: animal, bird, parrot, cockatoo
Colors: white, yellow

A lone pelican stands upon a rocky outcropping. Misty air cuts him off from his fellows. He is alone for the moments. What is he thinking behind that intense gaze?

oil on stretched canvas
30×36″
Black and silver wood canvas floater frame
Wrapped and solid dark grey painted edges for hanging without framing
Original SOLD

Signed limited edition prints are available in Standard size 8×10″ print area $95.

Keywords: pelican, fowl, wildlife, bird, water
Colors: white, grey, cream, blue

The trupial as a regular garden visitor flashes a bright yellow and black but only up close can you see the dab of blue eye shadow.

The traditional Bonairean kadushi cactus fence made from straight tips cut and interlocked against a wire fence. If done with skill, the cactus pieces take root and the fence becomes a living and growing thing. The cactuses flower and produce fruit creating the perfect brunch line for a pair of trupials. Many other birds and animals will join the buffet line like our native prikichis and even fruit bats.

oil on stretched canvas
30×40″
Black and gold wood canvas floater frame
Wrapped and painted edges for hanging without framing
Original $2394

Signed limited edition prints are available in Large size 9.3×13 ” print area $125.

Keywords: trupial, wildlife, fowl, bird, cactus
Colors: green, brown, red, yellow