A puffin stands proudly on a weathered post in this hand-painted original on real driftwood. The bird’s black and white plumage, bright orange feet, and striped orange and yellow beak are painted in fine detail, with a watchful blue-ringed eye. Behind him, soft washes of sky blue and white fade into the natural grain of the wood, and the driftwood’s rough, sun-bleached edges are left just as the sea shaped them.

Painted in acrylic by Hilary Cartright and sold at Hope Cove Gallery in South Devon, this puffin is mounted on a white wooden board, so it’s ready to hang. Every piece of driftwood is different, so no two paintings are the same. It’s a lovely gift for bird lovers, coastal homes, and anyone who has ever dreamed of spotting a puffin, and it suits a hallway, living room, kitchen, or bathroom.

If you like it, look out for Hilary’s matching seagull on driftwood.

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