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Artwork details
- Medium : Acrylic on Canvas
- Other details : Artwork on supported wooden frame. Ready to hang. Framing on request.
- Dimensions : 60.2x48.4in
About this artwork
This is a large-scale black and white painting of an elephant which merges an abstract style with real subject matter. I couldn't wait to have a go at creating a powerful image of an elephant. I opted for a black and white palette as it made sense to me a high contrast would give me a much more striking effect. I have also used various shades of black to play with the depth and shadow balance. To help me with the overall design, I used a number of…
different of elephant images to morph together a pose that I felt depicted an elephant in full force, a strong, beautiful creature that captivates the viewer's attention.
James Grimditch
United Kingdom
Credentials
- Art Fair Participant
- Works on commission
« I thrive for the opportunities that painting brings. I have always maintained the canvas is a place to make mistakes, embrace accidents, and venture into the beautiful unknown. »
James Grimditch is an artist based in the United Kingdom, where he has exhibited his paintings in numerous solo and group events. His abstract and representational works revel in the concept of free expression and are created in a spontaneous artistic approach. Grimditch's wildlife pieces reflect his passion for the natural world and his concern for the imminent danger many species face in the modern world. His bold compositions are created using acrylics on canvas.