Linda McDermott

A Sebastopol goose. Since this is a threatened breed I won’t say where I photographed her from. I was so taken by her charm and chattiness I had to paint her. Her portrait is available at the Providence Art Club now until October 23rd. 14”x11” oil. #art #painting #goose #wildlifeart

If you’re in need of donkey therapy here is curious Poppy and she’ll be at the Providence Art Club today, 2-4pm, and through the 23rd, Sunday-Friday 12-4pm. #donkeyoftheday #donkeyart #donkeyportrait #animalart #pvdartclub #artexhibit

This little fella will be in my show. 8”x8” oil. Buffum, Derr, and McDermott - Portraits, Cityscapes, and Wildlife. October 5th-23rd at the Providence Art Club. Open to the public Mon-Fri 12-5pm, Sun 2-4. #squirrelart #animalart #nature #wildlifeart

Love goats? Now available at the Providence Art Club Fall Members’ Exhibition, August 24th - September 11th. Open to the public Sunday - Friday, 12-5pm. 14”x11” oil with burl wood frame. #goat #goatart #goatlovers #animalart #art

An essential pollinator at work. #bumblebee #nature

Animal Atelier is back! I’ll be teaching animal painting at the Providence Art Club for 5 weeks, September through October. Non-member registration is now open … providenceartclub.org/education-ca...

Shade: The Promise of a Forgotten Natural Resource The Promise of a Forgotten Natural Resource

It's another summer scorcher, and people are hiding from the sun behind telephone poles and in the silhouettes of palm trees.

My new book argues that shade can protect human health, enhance urban life, and maybe even save the planet.

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A chatty goose at historic Franklin Farm Community Garden. #goose #farmlife #landconservation #savingplaces

Enjoy a few peaceful moments with this turtle swimming in Rawson Pond. #pondlife #paintedturtle #nature #wildlife

Beautiful day at the farmers market in Providence!

The handsome duo of Dan and Prince at the Food Truck Concert Night event at Diamond Hill Park in Cumberland, RI. #horses

Here is my tiny 4”x4” oil painting “Prince” for the upcoming Members’ Miniatures, an exhibition of tiny art, at the Providence Art Club, August 4th-21st. Opening reception is August 10th from 2-4pm. #art #painting #miniatureart #artexhibit #frog #natureart #nature #bullfrog #frogart

YouTube video by Leonardo DiCaprio We Are Guardians | Official Theatrical Trailer

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Americans Love Avocados. It’s Killing Mexico’s Forests. (Published 2023)

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Roots Heaven Farm kicks off second year as Smithfield oasis SMITHFIELD – Carlo Ruggeri says he always dreamed of creating an open space in Smithfield to keep nature accessible for local children and grandchildren, including his own.

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Splooting in the morning dew. #squirrel #wildlife #staycool #summervibes #nature

An Artsy Visit To Providence, Rhode Island—‘The Creative Capital’ It could be assumed Providence lives in the shadow of Boston. Nope. “The Creative Capital” has its own thing going on, an arts and culture destination in its own right.

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Senate OKs bill to ban sale of rat poisons endangering wildlife PROVIDENCE – The Senate has approved legislation sponsored by Senate Health and Human Services Committee Chairwoman Melissa Murray to phase out dangerous rat poisons that harm wildlife and create a

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Salvador Dali cat

What are you going to do to stop it.

This turtle painting along with complementary book, Of Time and Turtles by Sy Montgomery, sold yesterday with 100% of the proceeds to benefit the amazing Turtle Rescue League in Massachusetts. #turtlerescue #wildliferehabilitation #turtles

Little green heron oil painting sold yesterday. So grateful! 💙 #art #painting #wildlifeart

A moment with nature. #paintedturtle #pondlife #wildlife #turtle

Quick oil sketch this morning for World Turtle Day. #pondlife #turtles #wildlife #art #painting #worldturtleday #watchforturtlescrossing

Portrait of my son in a historic tavern after a reenactment in Concord, MA. #americanrevolution #americanhistory #portrait #portraitpainting #art #54thregimentoffoot #historicalreenactor

Ode to Joy! Exhibit at the Providence Art Club opens today. #art #artgallery #artexhibit #bunnyart #wildlife #rabbits #nature

Helped this turtle cross the toad today. Turtles are on the move now so watch for them when in the vicinity of brooks, ponds, lakes, etc. And if it’s safe, help them cross roads in the direction they’re headed! #turtles #wildlife

Helped a baby turtle cross the golf cart path

Where the peepers call. Can’t describe how happy I feel that they have their habitat back. Sweet dreams little ones. #pondlife #nature #wildlife #peepers #frogs

Just finished this pet portrait painting of our past family pet bunny, George. #petportrait #animalart #art #bunny