Mutware
“Mutware” is so named in honor of a well known elephant that lived in Rawanda until the ripe old age of 48. Mutware died of natural causes in 2018, so it seemed fitting to name this artwork after him. Mutware … Continued
Companions to “Mudbath”
Awhile back I posted about “Mud Bath” which sold, and the new owners wanted companion pieces to hang on either side. These are the two pieces I recently delivered. After letting the crackle paste dry a couple days, … Continued
Rhino at the Mudhole
After doing a couple of elephant pieces with the crackle medium by Golden, I decided it was high time for a rhinoceros to join the party! The crackle effect and color of paint create the look of dried mud, but … Continued
His Majesty
“His Majesty” on a 16 x 20 inch stretched canvas with deep sides. Still drawn to these majestic beasts! And still having fun playing with the crackle paste, working on technique and getting the just right application. This piece is … Continued
“Mud Bath”
I really enjoyed making this piece. First off, I just really like elephants! And I love texture and the crackled “mud” background in this piece really captivated me. And finally, the whole concept of these elephants painted from photos I … Continued