I painted this portrait from a photo that I took in very bright sunlight - hence the sharp contrasts. It is the shape of lights and shadows that defines the three-dimensional forms that we observe.
Such is the drama of our lives: full of contrasts. We would not know the jubilant joy of delight, had we not known the despairing depths of darkness. This is how our lives are shaped.
This is also the very first thing God created: he separated the light from the dark. As artists made in the image of God - made to create - we are also taught to render shapes by observing light and shadow - a fascinating practise!
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Do you like wildlife art? Or are you perhaps a wildlife artist? I'd love to hear from you in the comments. 😊
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