Reaching wildlife paintings Capturing the feeling of this

Capturing the feeling of this magical embodied art form was the goal

It is indeed our obligation and charge

What is she looking at

despite it all

Therein lies the magic

Reaching wildlife paintings Capturing the feeling of this36x48, oil on gallery wrapped canvas This pose is inspired by the famous Alvin Ailey ballet entitled Revelations. Though the colors in the performance tend to be muted to reflect the somber nature of the message about spirituality, struggle, freedom, and self determination, I try to re imagine these themes with the dancers in vibrant colors. I enjoy the tensions between the bright, beautiful colors and the somber yet powerful expressions on the faces