As I looked at my paper, covered in loose watercolor washes, lines and splashes, I saw a lion, dozing under a tree. (Check out my previous post What Do You See? to see why I painted the washes without knowing what they would become.)
Painting like this, with no specific species or composition in mind, is a complete change to the way I normally work, and that’s what makes it so much fun. When I ‘saw’ the lion, I knew he needed to blend into his environment, as a lion does in the wild. A simple silhouette seemed the best way to go, so I drew the shape out on paper first, then (using the same colors I’d used in the washes) I painted the lion. The painting reminds me of several lion encounters I’ve had over the years, and I’m pleased with the result – the simplicity of the painting process and the finished result.
Alison
www.ArtInspiredbyAfrica.com
die Schnauze eines Wolfes mit einem Auge, das voller Aufmerksamkeit etwas fixiert.
Beobachtung aus europäischer Sicht.
Greetings Susanne
If I understand correctly, you are saying you saw a wolf in the painting, Susanne?
Thanks for sharing.