Shannon Stirnweis: Turtle

Artist: Shannon Stirnweis
1931 -
Nationality: American
Artwork Year: 1987
Image Size: 18.5 by 13.5 inches
Overall Size: 22.5 by 17.5 inches
Medium: Oil on Cold Press Illustration Board

Toting a bony shell which completely encases his body, a Turtle can be found enjoying the summer sun's warmth on rocks at water's edge. His deliberate motion gives him the appearance of being oblivious to the world outside his shell. An unwillingness to move stems from the fact that Turtles, like all reptiles, are cold-blooded, and must rely on the sun's rays for heat and energy. Moreover, the Turtle is totally deaf, yet is quite aware of his surroundings; its keen eyesight and sense of smell is better developed than man's. So, when danger threatens, a Turtle can respond quickly by pulling almost all of itself securely inside its shell for protection. Should a Turtle sustain an injury, it has a remarkable ability to heal itself. It is also extraordinarily long-lived in the wild. Some Turtles have been known to live for more that one hundred fifty years! Turtles have continued to fascinate and impress man with their abilities to easily orient and adapt, as well as learn and remember new behavior patterns.

This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood® First Day of Issue Maximum Card of the 22¢ Turtle issued on June 13, 1987.

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