A portrait of a Brandt’s Cormorant on a purple background. Its head, back, wings, and body are deep blueish black. Beneath its long grey bill, its throat is sky blue. Its eyes are round and blue. The cormorant is outlined with sketchy white lines.

December 9, 2025

Brandt’s Cormorant Background Paint: Dioxazine Purple

A portrait of a Brandt’s Cormorant on a purple background. Its head, back, wings, and body are deep blueish black. Beneath its long grey bill, its throat is sky blue. Its eyes are round and blue. The cormorant is outlined with sketchy white lines.

Part of Sketchy Portraits of BC Birds

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