Although axolotls are very common in the homes of people who are unable to resist their super adorable little smiles, they are actually critically endangered in the wild. Wild axolotls are found only in the Xochimilco lake complex by Mexico City. They are dying out due to water pollution and release of invasive species such as tilapia into the lakes.

This was the part of a series of paintings for “Vulnerable Animals Week” – highlighting one threatened animals species from each continent.

Dimensions – 20x20cm. An original watercolour & ink illustration.

Media – watercolour (Daniel Smith) & ink on 300gsm hot press 100% cotton paper (Saunders Waterford). The silver embellishments are painted with silver metallic ink.

All original paintings come signed with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Prices exclude shipping and framing. Please note that due to variability in screen colour display, there may appear to be some difference in colour between the image & the original painting.