This painting is a little change of pace from my horses and cow portrait paintings. This is a big boy from the north looking rather dapper. It is always a joy to see wildlife cross my path while out in the pasture with the horses. We have mostly deer, fox, bob cats and coyotes. My neighbor, Peggy, said she had a bear cross her yard and then other neighbors have had mountain lions come to visit in the night. I do not want to see either the bear or the mountain lion, especially up close. Enjoying the wildlife made for, "A Painting Day".
"Elk"-6x6-inches, oil on canvas by Ruth Andre
Available at Clymers Art Museum - Holiday Miniature Art Exhibit
Ellensburg, WA - 309/962-4616
www.ruthandre.com
andre@ruthandre.co
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6 comments:
Wonderful elk painting, Ruth! Great brushwork on his coat and expression in the eye.
Hi Ruth.....I love receiving your Painting a Day emails. This guy is wonderful. I noticed his eye first off, too. You have a great talent for capturing an animal's expression and emotion.
Great expression Ruth. He looks like he's staring at me. ! Beautifully done.
This is a portrait of a very individual and unique creature. Beautiful brushwork as well.
Love it!
Ruth, welcome to DPO. Great painting, I feel like he is just 10feet away.
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