October 8th 2016

Golden Hare - acrylic painting on gessoed board by Bee Skelton

Here in farming country it's not unusual to see rabbits and foxes along with the sheep, cows and horses. But whilst I know hares are part of the wildlife mix, I see them less often, and when I do they're usually moving too quickly to take proper note. Imagine my surprise when this one stopped outside my kitchen window, pausing long enough for me to grab a photo! He is such a big handsome fellow. I just had to paint him.

Ignoring the barred gate in the photo I composed his portrait on square 8x8 inch Gessoed Board using acrylic paints. Although it doesn't show well in the photo, it was late afternoon magic hour, and the light made him appear to glow golden. I've attempted to emphasise this by contrasting the warm colouring of the fur with the cool blues and greens of the background.

It's now available for sale unframed, so you can choose a mount and frame style to suit your decor. Here's an idea how it could look with a frame added. Please check my shops and website for further information or contact me personally.

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