Artwork Description:

Title: Elephant

In this painting of an elephant, I aimed to achieve bold strokes, pronounced lines, and vivid colours, employing sweeping brush movements through its curves. The warm, glowing background serves to illuminate the stage.

The elephant is an iconic animal that captivates the imagination of both adults and children. Illustrated movies, such as the pink dancing elephants in Dumbo and the elephant parade in The Jungle Book, exemplify the creative prowess of imaginative minds.

Artist Bio:

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I've been inspired by Renoir, Van Gogh, Dali’s “Persistence of Memory,” and Hopper’s “Morning Sun.” Planning my paintings can take weeks or months. I research various perspectives and details, studying other artists’ works. After choosing a canvas size, I use software to align my sketch, then sketch key details. Applying the right ground paint is crucial to building up the composition, with light and dark always in mind.

I don't always stick to the initial sketch as the painting process evolves, often adding or removing details to build depth. Photographing the artwork helps me review progress away from the studio. I seek feedback from family, friends, and other artists throughout the process.

Walking away from the final stages is challenging, but family support helps. I work with various mediums, though I often choose acrylic. My approach is guided by gut feeling, aiming to produce the best work possible.