Otter Bay painting by Barry Tate Gallery of Fine Art - acrylic paintings and watercolor paintings

The common River Otter along Canada's west coast where I live is most often mistakenly called a Sea otter as it can clearly be seen splashing about in the ocean. Both live along the coast but are quite different in appearance. Sea otters are large and fuzzy - teddy bear looking. They have a habit of swimming on their backs while eating, using their stomaches as a convenient dining table.
River Otters have sleek tight fir and never eat on their backs. On land they walk with an awkward broken back limp like the black one in the painting. In the water they are sleek and fast. The last thing you see of them when they dive is the tip of their pointed tails.

GICLÉE PRINT
Giclée prints are the best type of reproductions available today.
They are supplied with a double acid free mat and foam backing board. All you need is a common 16x20" frame.
Mat options are:
    silver gray with dark blue inner mat - nice traditional look that fits well. A mid to dark colored frame looks best
    dark blue on dark blue - dramatic and bold look, very powerful. Best with a light colored frame like silver etc.
    white on white - traditional gallery choice, classy and elegant. Goes with all decors. Best with a mid to medium dark frame.

OTTER BAY The common River Otter along Canada's west coast where I live is most often mistakenly called a Sea otter as it can clearly be seen splashing about in the ocean. Both live along the coast but are quite different in appearance. Sea otters are large and fuzzy - teddy bear looking. They have a habit of swimming on their backs while eating, using their stomaches as a convenient dining table. River Otters have sleek tight fir and never eat on their backs. On land they walk with an awkward broken back limp like the black one in the painting. In the water they are sleek and fast. The last thing you see of them when they dive is the tip of their pointed tails. GICLÉE PRINT Giclée prints are the best type of reproductions available today. They are supplied with a double acid free mat and foam backing board. All you need is a common 16x20" frame. Mat options are: silver gray with dark blue inner mat - nice traditional look that fits well. A mid to dark colored frame looks best dark blue on dark blue - dramatic and bold look, very powerful. Best with a light colored frame like silver etc. white on white - traditional gallery choice, classy and elegant. Goes with all decors. Best with a mid to medium dark frame.
© 2006 Barry Tate Images may not be reproduced without express written permission from the artist.