Chicken Sniffer by Margi Hopkins

Margi Hopkins' colored pencil artwork, titled "Chicken Sniffer," portrays a woman in a police uniform gently holding a rooster, rendered with detailed realism and a focus on the tender interaction. The woman, depicted with soft features and gray hair, cradles the rooster against her chest, her hands gently holding its body. The rooster, rendered with vibrant reds, blacks, and greens, is depicted with detailed feathers and a sense of calm. The woman's uniform, rendered with dark blues and patches, adds a sense of context and narrative to the scene. The background, rendered with soft grays, provides a subtle contrast, highlighting the figures and their interaction. Hopkins' use of color and detail captures a moment of gentle connection between the woman and the rooster.