Beauty and the Beast
Oil on Belgian Linen, 2017
22” x 36”, Sold
“With a dazzling display of brilliant color and acrobatic skill, the lilac-breasted roller flashes over the brush and, for an instant, is perfectly contrasted by the rough textures and gnarly horns of the mighty cape buffalo. In "Beauty & the Beast," I strove to capture all of the stunning details of a chance interaction between two highly diverse species on the African plains. The tough leathery hide and the rough massive horns accented by the roller's brilliant colors. Can you feel the sunlight and warmth of Africa's grasslands during this fleeting moment in time?”- Carlson