Olive is a member of a small herd of Hereford cows in New Jersey. She and her sisters are the oldest cows I have ever met. ranging in age from 17-22 years. They belong to a kind and generous couple who have had them since they bought the house many years ago.
Painting and drawing was a major part of my life as a child but dissapeared during my teens and through my life as an adult working fulltime in the corporate world. The awakening came one day at the office when I realized that I had to return to art, quit and took a partime job. I began classes at a local art league and painting at home.
Another awakening arrived when I had my first intimate encounter with a dairy cow. Then there was the interview with Temple Grandin...no more eating these beautiful creatures or anything with a mother. My goal is to depict these non-human animals as the sentient, beautiful beings that they are. That's it.
That is an amazing painting. I love the light catching the cow's head
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DeleteLove this cow painting "Olive".
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Sandy!
DeleteYour work in oil is as lovely as your pastels :) What a happy cow story too :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for your encouraging words! Working with oils is new for me. Many more cows to explore with oil.
DeleteBeautiful painting, Susan! I love cows too; I especially love this one you have captured! Great job!
ReplyDeleteWhoever you are, thank you!
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