WINGMAN—SWAINSONS HAWK
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John Aldrich
John is a Minnesota native who has been intrigued with drawing since the first grade. Growing up, his family had numerous pets and that is where John started drawing domestic animals. He has earned a Commercial Art Certificate from MTI and a B.S. degree in Art Education from Winona State University. In John’s paintings you will notice how he creates an interesting play of light and shadow. According to John, “It is most important to capture the affection that is felt for dogs and cats and the way they enrich our lives with humor and companionship.
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Your best bet to find this hawk is west of the Mississippi River in the open country of the Great Plains. Typically perched on fence posts or utility poles, I was able to see this one in mid-flight. The contrast against the blue sky really set off the details in the subtle coloration and this composition was so perfect.