Water color 22"x30" Sold, Private Collection

Water color 22" x 30" The elephant is a magnificent creature whose life would seem rather dull in captivity. However, in capturing this beast on paper, my intention was to bring excitement to the viewers eyes by incorporating a myriad of color to form the contours that distinguish this mammal from all others. In the series "Elephants", each rendition was accomplished using a wet into wet style. In all instances, the elephant was painted first and in some cases, to completion before putting in the background. The series is comprised of three basic poses, but the compositions, colors and techniques used were varied. Capturing each elephant up close allows the viewer to focus on what I consider the most interesting aspect of the elephant, his ears, eyes and trunk. I chose to eliminate as much background as possible to minimize its impact within the painting and to avoid competition with the elephant. The colors I used may not appear realistic, but they are found in nature and were used in a reflective sense.