Monday, January 16, 2012

Cow Skull and Orange

 12 x 12"
oil on canvas

The colors I used to paint the skull are much cooler than what I thought I'd use going in. Most are actually blues and greens. You can sort of see that in the work-in-progress shot below. I also tried to use really thick paint and a big brush. Since I tend to do almost all my painting with a really small, round brush, this was a good change.

5 comments:

Jeanne Ludeke said...

Lovely!

suzanneberry said...

beautifully done!

Tom said...

One can really appreciate how good your craft has become. Very, very nice.

Don Gray said...

Love the stark simplicity and the unexpected combination.

Jack Wood said...

The contrast in "Cow Skull and Orange" is striking—symbolizing life, death, and the passage of time. 🍊💀 The raw, rustic beauty of the skull against the vibrant orange creates a powerful visual story. It reminds me of how art and nature intertwine in unexpected ways. Speaking of unexpected finds, I recently scored a unique decor piece using a Mercari coupon code—because great deals make art even more enjoyable! 🎨✨ What are your thoughts on the symbolism in this piece?