This item sold out on 11.25.2009

Elephant - Original Oil Painting, Unframed

Description

"Elephant", by Lynn Cyr

I've always been fascinated by these large creatures... despite their immense size, they have a unique quality that makes them feel very approachable. I started this painting as a monochromatic experiment - using only ONE color, plus white, and seeing how many values can be achieved with just that color. I was so happy with the results that I decided to take the painting further by adding a light blue/teal background.

Painted in oils on a 9 x 12" gallery-wrapped canvas, it's an ORIGINAL (not a print) and signed by the artist (me!). Because all edges of the canvas are painted, the buyer can choose to hang it as-is, or else frame it on their own to match their decor.

I only paint from life, or from my own reference photos, but in this case I was inspired by a gorgeous photo taken by the amazing Dianne Blell, which she generously gave me permission to use for my painting.

Added on Nov 23, 2009