DAVID SHEPHERD | Bull Elephant in Long Grass, 2001
Signed 'David Shepherd' (lower right) and dated (lower right)
Oil on Canvas
43 x 68.5 cms / 17 x 27 inches
David Shepherd’s powerful depiction of an elephant emerging through tall grass reflects his deep respect for wildlife and natural habitats. Inspired by firsthand experience in Africa, here, he combines detailed observation with expressive texture, building the animal’s form through layered paint. His technique contrasts the solidity of the elephant with the looseness of the surrounding landscape, heightening drama and presence.
David Shepherd is regarded by many as being the world's 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.
Davids'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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