Don Bell - "Autumn Attitude - Elephant"

Autumn Attitude - Elephant
Oil, US$ 1,380
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Autumn Attitude - Elephant

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Details

Oil

W: 1500mm x H: 900mm
W: 59" x H: 35"

This work is unframed

Price

US$ 1,380 SOLD

Scale

About "Autumn Attitude - Elephant"

Mike Holmes, the well known Port Elizabeth photographer photographed this Bull Elephant being released into the Addo Elephant National Park from the Kruger National Park - to improve the population gene pool.
I was so impressed with the photo that I asked Mike for permission to adapt it for a painting which he kindly agreed to.
I relocated the Elephant onto an autumn season Mopani Tree and savannah background typical of the Kruger Park and altered the colouring of the Elephant to complement the background tones. I wanted to bring in a warmer, more décor-friendly atmosphere than the original photograph without destroying the dramatic movement of the animal.

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About Don

I am a multi-faceted artist and illustrator, Senior Professional Architectural Technologist, former advertising exec and keen photographer. I work in oil, water colours, charcoal, pencil, Acrylics, pen and mixed-media including digital art. I enjoy all types of subject matter ranging from wildlife, landscapes, seascapes, portraits - across the spectrum to architecture, contemporary art, aviation, ships, trains and still life.
My aviation works are well researched and the aircraft and locations are accurate as possible so that they provide a true historical record for others to appreciate.

EDUCATION & PRIVATE TUITION:
I attended art classes from a young age and was privately tutored by Andre' Vancoillie, well-known local artist and lecturer at the age of 16 years as well as Paul Lavender in water colours.
My appreciation to Mrs Chilcott, my high school art teacher who saw something in me and went out of her way to mentor me by giving me extra art lessons in her spare time.
I matriculated in art at the PE Technical College and mention Mrs. Hill who assisted me greatly.

PRINTS AVAILABLE:
All my works are available as prints.

Price Range

US$ 54-13,804

Exhibitions

I have participated in exhibitions at the Getaway Show Cape Town, Port Elizabeth St Georges Gallery, De Oude Kraal Luxury Guest Lodge, Grahamstown Arts Festival, Queenstown and EPSAC Port Elizabeth.

AVIATION ART GALLERY:
My aviation works are on display in the South African Air Force Museum Art Gallery in Forest Hill Port Elizabeth.

Education

Art Matric + private tuition: Andre' Vancoillie & Paul Lavender

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