Watercolor toad

So... having a little break from landscapes! I love, love LOVE toads! This illustration was painted from a photo of my pet toad Gimli, who I had for two years. Best pet, he loved crickets! More to come... I photographed a gorgeous, spotty enormous toad this past weekend I'm eager to paint, too! This is…

Toads are one of my favorite creatures from as far back as I can remember. I recall making little toad houses for them when I was a child roaming around the edges of our property. There is just something smug and stately at the same time about a good toad that few others can claim. They abound on the farm we have now and lay their eggs in every puddle in the low ground and woodlands around our place. This guy here just says about all there is to say about a toad by the look in his eye and…

Natterjack toad watercolor by Frits Ahlefeldt

This mesmerizing watercolor painting of a Toad showcases the incredible capabilities of artificial intelligence in the world of art. The lifelike texture and exquisite attention to detail capture the unique beauty and essence of the subject, makin...