I wanted this elephant to feel less like an animal study and more like a presence — strong, grounded, and full of memory. The texture and shadow are doing a lot of the emotional work here. It's one of those pieces where the surface matters just as much as the subject.
Type:
Collection
Year:
1991
Medium:
Oil on board
Dimensions:
8" (w) x 10" (h)
I am interested in the space between realism and interpretation, where texture, light, and atmosphere reveal something deeper than surface detail. Whether painting people, objects, or scenes from daily life, I want each piece to feel intimate, thoughtful, and alive.