Beak Shorts
Description: YO HO! If it’s a “Pirates life” for YOU, then you will be thrilled to hear that a NEW LOUNGE themed to the classic Pirates of the Caribbean attraction is coming to Adventureland in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom in late 2025! The talking parrot in the new Pirates of the Caribbean pub, The Beak and Barrel, is named Rummy. He serves as the tavern's quartermaster and is inspired by the original Barker Bird that used to greet guests at the Pirates of the Caribbean ride entrance. Rummy is the companion and first mate of Captain Meridian "Merry" Goldwyn, who owns the pub
Description: I've not painted a wildlife illustration for a while, so I thought I would revisit birds as a theme and maybe build a calendar around them. I chose a magpie to paint because recently when I had the opportunity to observe one more closely I saw that their feathers are full of vibrant colours beneath what is seen as a black and white bird. I wanted to put emphasis on the colours of blues and purples in this piece and reach a high saturation without it looking too false. The background was a last minute addition, originally I intended on leaving it blank, but it looked too empty and simple so I added the coloured splatter which has helped tie the piece together.
Description: A close-up, circular depiction of a penguin's face. The design features a black head with two large white oval eyes, each containing a small black pupil. A bright yellow beak is positioned centrally below the eyes, outlined in black. The overall style is minimalist and cartoonish.
