Full Color Still Life

I'm fairly pleased with the way this piece resolved.  I enjoyed painting the plant much more than the figurine.  Ultimately it is about the relationship between humans, plants and animals.  I seek to encourage a humble,  prayerful consideration of this connection. 

Still life with plant, elephant and statue.  2018.

Trying to resolve the background and spacing.

I think this point is my favorite.  I love the energy.

Filling in the shapes.

Very initial sketch.

Initial wash.

Original photograph.

Original sketch.

This little statue was very difficult to paint.