California Condor
Gymnogyps Californianus
Media: colored pencil, spray paint, latex mask, gold leaf
Size: 30″ x 40″
The California Condor is an iconic representation of an animal on the verge of extinction. The condors are currently seeing a modest but remarkable comeback. The known population is at least 500 birds, 300 of them in the wild–a success story for this nearly extinct animal.
IUCN Status: Critically Endangered