Monkey Town on the OSA, pastel, Costa Rica 2014
The house that we rented on the OSA was just incredible. Facing the Gulfo D'Olce, in inlet, we avoided the rip tides and constant roar of the ocean that you would hear, facing the ocean. Also, the water was much calmer, yet the current was strong enough! The morning after we arrived, I was up early looking for things to paint, and was joined by Barb (from Almonte), one of my students, for a walk. We kind of got mesmerized by Monkeys in the Canopy of this forested area, with large open parts in the underbelly. We stayed for a long time, watching these wild and crazy guys screaming at each other as they swung around sooooo freely, hooting, hollering and having a grand old time. Just beyond the far line of trees in my painting, is the ocean. Very close. I love the memory of this morning, every time I take a look. The painting is called, Monkey Town.
Another student, Diane Gourdeau from Montreal, is an excellent photographer. See below for some amazing pics of our family in the OSA. They entertained us day and night, were so loud, yet we were all seduced by them, and sorry to leave these tail hiking, high flying screamers behind. Really magic!!
Living very close by and let us know constantly. Quite the free entertainment.
Having a momentary sit
The whole gang hangs out with us
Whah? I'm giving myself a manicure
The white faced Cappucine, looks like a wise old man!
These monkeys were real daredevils as they jumped from one tree to another with abandon
How about a sloth to finish off!
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