A Week With Alpacas

 

I spent all week photographing and drawing alpacas with six other creative people (I will try to post a drawing later).  This was a drawing camp offered by Rumriver Art Center in Anoka MN, https://rumriver-art-center.business.site.  We were a little disappointed that they had just been sheared but it actually turned out to be a bonus since it was easier to see their bone structure and the owner promised to have us back in the fall to see them with full coats.  Most the time the alpacas ignored us and were only mildly curious until we offered treats then things got interesting as you can see above with Guttorm looking over my shoulder.  Guttorm was also the know spitter of the group so we were wary of him otherwise they were pretty mild mannered.  The last day they got a little frisky and ended up arguing and spitting at each other.  Fernando the boss was always keeping Guttorm in line.  How lucky were we to be able to see the alpacas up close and personal, sometimes a little too personal.  What a great experience!  I will try to capture some alpacas in paint.

A BIG thank you to Beth!!

Deborah Ann Kirkeeide ©