watercolor
for marji
“The tragedy is that rhino horn
is made of keratin,
the same stuff that makes up
human hair and nails.
It has no medicinal value,
you might as well eat
your fingernails.”
– Mark Jones, Executive Director, Humane Society International/UK
Marvelous!
ReplyDeleteWonderful painting and theme. Valerie
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning! I love the looseness, the color...it's wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWow, love the technique and the colors.
ReplyDeleteIncredible! Love the effect and the textured look :)
ReplyDeletePity that people who kill don't get that!!!
I went back to your earlier posts as well and I must say it's a treat!
Joining you in your journey :)
Deepa
http://deepazworld.blogspot.in
What a wonderful drawing. It is different than anything I've ever seen--your use of color and line are just extraordinary. This fills my eyes, which is the greatest compliment I can give.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely amazing painting Minnemie,
ReplyDeleteStrong and impressive with your usual talented brilliance.
(I get really upset when I hear about the rhino's plight...it just seems so stupid and senseless).
Have a wonderful weekend xoxo
Oh - we must be thinking the same thoughts - I just shared a rhino painting I did last week - and it has triggered a desire to do a series on endangered animals. I saw pictures of rhinos whose horns were taken and they were still alive - they might as well be dead since they have no way to defend themselves. It broke my heart. God created all these magnificent creatures and man kills them for no real reason at all - Your rhino is beautiful
ReplyDeleteSuch a tragedy that so many animals are killed for purported medicinal or other value that they don't even have. I can't dwell on it or I get so depressed! Your rhino is a stunner! Terrific face and wow, the color!
ReplyDeleteThis is truly an inspirational post, not only with your impressive artwork, but with your animal rights stand. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteUniquely Stunning...love your style soo much and this Rhino is priceless!!
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A stunning portrait in your own unique distinguished style. A fabulous piece of work!!
ReplyDeleteWe humans, we still have so much capacity for cruelty, there is nothing we won't maim or kill.
Wonderful technique with a beautiful result. He looks so sad. I can't understand people who kill animals for these reasons, and it's not only rhinos but so many other creatures as well. It makes me sick ...
ReplyDeleteThis is an amazing piece of art. I am impressed with the way you add the colors and it comes out beautiful.
ReplyDeleteNicole/Beadwright
I adore the way you layer the colours... such textures and depth... so happy you've managed to squeeze in some painting time...xx
ReplyDeleteReally wonderful painting! I love the way the colors layer and show the folds of the skin! Beautifully done! Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteExtraordinary. Rhinos are beautiful. . . the babies are adorable. Thank you for sharing this beautiful painting. Blessings, Janet PPF
ReplyDeleteSimply wonderful, and I can see his pain too. I haven't been blogging for months, am into facebook now, in fact addicted. But I do think of you and the gang always. They must be getting so big! More pap and worsies needed. xxxx
ReplyDeleteCame here to see your new work! Hope all is well with you :)
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