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Thursday, July 7, 2011

The Passing of Five Suns and Moons

The Passing of Five Suns and Moons- Oil on Wood Panel (16" x 20")

In this painting, I wanted to give a sense of the passing of time with the multiple suns and moons. The simple, curved lines of the polar bear and the rough texture gives a vibrancy to the painting. 

The basic outlines are meant to approximate the Lascaux cave paintings. The cave paintings were thought to have the magical potential to summon the herds to assure a plentiful hunt. In this case, the intended magic is to protect the polar bear population.

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