| "Fowl Martyr" 16x20" acrylic on canvas (C) Cara Bevan 2008 |
| The third painting in my rooster series is "Fowl Martyr." Though similar to my other rooster portraits, this is at the same time different. It is in memory of Zeik, the araucana rooster, who died April 25, 2008. His death was unexpected and mysterious – he was young, healthy, and uninjured. Let this be his eulogy: Zeik came to our farm accidentally. One year we bought some chicks from a feed store that were supposed to be all hens. Zeik was somehow mixed in with the brood, but we didn’t mind. Ever since he was a chick, he was always mild mannered and beautiful. His tail feathers were iridescent green, as was his dark colored body, but his neck and wings were white. He was most known for his unusual ‘beard’ of feathers instead of a gobble, giving him an Amish look. Thus, Ezekiel (Zeik) became his name. Zeik, as mild mannered as he was, became the target for Big White’s anger (the Fowl King). They sparred often and fought to defend territory and hens. Zeik was nearly the same size as the other roosters, but that didn’t help him. He lost most of the battles because he wasn’t aggressive enough. Zeik settled for second best, but he stole our hearts and was our number one. Don’t let the news of Zeik’s death sadden you, for my painting is a celebration of his life. His memory lives on. |
| *Painting awarded as a Finalist in the Artist's Magazine 2009 Annual Competition* |
| Fowl Kingdom Series |
| All artwork and information (C) to Cara Bevan and Art from the Heart. Refer to contact for questions. |
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