Magic Willows Alpacas

Troubles Friend 5x7

Trips to farms and zoos are opportunities to photograph animals that I don't ordinarily have the chance to see. So taking lots of photos for future paintings is a must.



During a trip to visit my sister we went to Magic Willows Alpacas, a couple miles north of Hartford, Wisconsin.

Part of the Pack 5x7

Becky, one of the owners and caretakers of all the animals, gave us an introduction to her family of Alpacas and Trouble the Llama.




The expressions and big eyes were fun to paint. I started to use some of the 5x7 size canvases I bought from Raymar. They produce a high quality canvas panel in all sorts of finishes, so I bought their sample pack to have a go at it.

Trouble 8x10

If you go, check out their website before and try and stop when they have some of their activities. A stop at the Farm Store is also a must for alpaca products.





Thanks Magic Willows for your hospitality.