Monday, April 13, 2020

Leroy


"Leroy" (pastel, 6x4 inches) click here to bid or buy

Another majestic bison from a family vacation to Yellowstone National Park when the kids were young. I've managed to get a few other bison pics here and there in other places, but none can compare to the bison up there. Something about the knowing that they really do "own" the land that gives them an air of attitude and magnificent health that's hard to find elsewhere!

The Leroy family name originated from the descendants of Norse Vikings, from le roy, meaning "the king." I thought it an appropriate name for this Bison.





Here's a short video showing how the Ultramarine blue fluid acrylic color mixed with the Golden brand fine pumice gel makes a really nice dark value on the terra cotta.

 (I decided to position the body off the picture to focus more on that amazing eye!)







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