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This is one of a two part series. The hand of man leaves a big impact on all wildlife. In this painting, I'm focused on the effects of man on an endangered species, the elephant. It's amazing to think that we have both the power to wipe out or preserve this species. I wanted to draw attention to the impact we're having but I also wanted to convey the ancient relationship between people and wildlife and that's why this is done in a primitive way reminiscent of cave paintings. This painting is ready to hang and framed.

A shaft of morning sunlight through the trees after a stormy evening, the tranquility of cows grazing in a pasture, rapids sparkling with light on a particularly clear day, these are examples of everyday things that inspire me to paint. Beauty makes us glad to be alive and I want to celebrate and share that joy through painting. Beauty is not always found in the obvious or in dramatic scenes. As I progress as an artist, I become increasingly aware of beauty found in unexpected and ordinary places. Art is an exploratory process. Each subject or concept seems to request a different approach or medium to best express its nature. I primarily work in oils and pastels but I don't limit myself. Working in new mediums and discovering their...