Animal Studies
Animals are challenging models. I prefer to draw from life, which has led me to study books of animal anatomy. I have found that it is necessary to understand the structure underneath the form in order to capture the correct proportions and gestures. I often sketch animals from life, and feel fortunate to live near the zoo and many farms. It is both challenging and exciting to work with creatures of all kinds.
Yukka
Ripley
Chalk Pastel, 10 x 10”
Purple Cow
Acrylic on Canvas, 16 x 20”
Cow Gestures
Acrylic Wash on Canvas, 16 x 20”
Solo Gilt
Watercolor, 5 x 7”
Ripley Sleeping
Watercolor, 9 x 12”
Donkey from Killarney Cottage
Oil Pastel, 4 x 4 “
Contrapposto Hen
Acrylic on Canvas, 16 x 20”
Fox and Kit
Chalk Pastel, 9 x 12”
Sparrow and Pine Cone
Acrylic on Canvas, 8 x 8”
Profile of Rhino
Acrylic on Canvas, 12 x 12”
Goat Portrait
Acrylic on Canvas, 16 x 20”
Irish Donkey
Oil on Canvas, 12 x 12”