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Finished Painting A Golden Eagle

Today I finished this Golden Eagle painting.  I was inspired to paint it by a resident Golden Eagle hanging out in a cottonwood tree in our yard. And since he is a "golden" eagle.   I decided to add some sparkly flecks of Alaskan placer gold to the surface. I applied the flecks with a French walnut oil.   But in a month I will affix the flecks of gold with a glossy varnish.   The painting is actually available for pre-order since I have to wait for it to dry and varnish it before I can ship it.  

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