Sudan, the last northern white rhino, has died: https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/extinction-countdown/rip-sudan-the-last-male-northern-white-rhino/ In part 1 of this Work In Progress I talked about the plight of the Black Rhino and shared the process of beginning this large oil painting. Morbi convallis varius turpis, id tincidunt velit. Curabitur volutpat purus at tempus tincidunt. In diam dolor, hendrerit quis massa […]
WIP: Once There Were Black Rhinos
The plight of the Rhino is one of the most aggressive examples of humanity’s propensity for destruction through consumption. As with many wild species, Rhinos once roamed their native habitat in the millions, only to have their numbers decimated by human contact. Through colonial era wholesale hunting, loss of habitat, and more recently the onslaught […]
WIP: Abyssinian (Limited Edition Original Artwork)
“Abyssinian” is one of several works in a new collection of small limited edition paintings called the “12 x 12 Collection“. Abyssinian cats are striking felines. Smart and naturally affectionate, they have a classic build associated with most “Oriental” breeds, though their absolute origin remains unclear. Depending on what reference you read, the breed’s lineage […]
WIP: Bantam (Limited Edition Original Artwork)
“Bantam” is one of the works I’ve begun creating as part of my Limited Edition Original Artworks project. The painting subject, a Barnevelder rooster originates from Holland. So what is the significance of a rooster? Human development has been deeply impacted by our dependence on animals and chickens, even now, remain a keystone species important […]
Painting Small – Original Artwork Under $1000
A collector of my original oil paintings asked me if I had works in a certain price range. I created this new collection of works in response. I’m a detail oriented painter and for me the process of creating is just as fulfilling as arriving at the final artwork. For this reason, I doubt I’ll […]