DAVID SHEPHERD | At Rest, Yet Alert - Watchful Tiger, Painted in 2001
Oil on Canvas
51 x 84 cms / 20" x 33"
David Shepherd returned to the tiger subject frequently over the course of his illustrious career. Painted nearly thirty years after his first adopting of the subject, At Rest, Yet Alert – Watchful Tiger is a prime example of the artist’s prowess in capturing the very essence of these magnificent and magical creatures. In accordance with its narrative title, one can immediately absorb the serene but vigilant bearing of this adult female Bengal tiger. Standing before the work as the viewer, we can read this response as a reaction to our proximity to the subject, creating a phenomenal sense of intimacy as her deep, watchful eyes gaze at us unfalteringly.
David Shepherd is regarded by many as being the worlds leading wildlife artist. He started his artistic career as an aviation artist, and an early commission for the RAF took him to Kenya where David painted his first wildlife subject and he never looked back.
David's love of wildlife is apparent in all aspects of his life. In 1984 he established the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation to fund vital enforcement and community projects that protect wildlife survival in the natural habitat and has since received many conservationist awards including an OBE.
David's distinctive style stems from a personal attachment with the animals of Kenya. His impasto brushwork in the foreground contrasted with the detailed and intricate depiction of the wild animals highlights the details of the rich African terrain and the fragility of the animals within.
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