Tried to capture the soft but ancient stare of a spectacled caiman. Textured scales, muted greens, that fierce yellow eye all painted with Golden QoR watercolors on Etchr hot press paper using Pentel waterbrushes. Did you know they’re named for a “spectacle” ridge above their eyes? #sciart

Watercolor painting of a spectacled caiman's head in profile, with detailed scales in grays and muted greens, and a striking yellow eye. Painted in an Etchr A6 sketchbook using Golden QoR watercolors and Pentel waterbrushes, with paints visible in the background.