A couple of years ago, we were in San Diego, visiting the San Diego Zoo. I had my trusty camera with me, and was able to get some decent pictures of some of the creatures there. Since that time, I have wanted to paint this elephant, but not in the traditional way most artists would paint it. Instead I wanted a sense of HEAT around this large beast, and I thought the pouring of colors technique might achieve that for me. Here you see the painting after the second pour of colors - 3 primaries - with various places masqued off for each pour.
This is a large watercolor - 22.5 x 30.5 inches - so putting in the detail from this point forward is going to be slow going. However, I am excited by the way the colors have laid down so far, and am looking forward to the fun stuff!
I will continue to post progress on this piece as it takes shape. :-)
If you are interested in an African Safari, or perhaps a painting that makes you feel as if you have been on one, contact me for commission work at jogiesbrecht@gmail.com
