Windy Wintery Memories

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Growing up in the Netherlands, I remember those icy winds. We would go for a walk (for pleasure of just catching a bus and somehow it didn't matter how many layers you wore - the wind would cut right through you. I don't think this tough guy has the same problem.

I wanted to capture the thickness of its coat and the movement in the wind. With his eyes slightly squinted I wonder what its thinking about...

I used my palette knives to create the structure of the horns, blending in the different colours in a horn like fashion. The thick acrylic paint lends itself very well to add texture which I've used to emphasis the thick wool. As usual, I like my colours and added many shades of purple, blue and brown without loosing the cool wintery feel.

My 'signature' wooden frame adds to the subject and really finishes it off.  I've called it 'curly wurly' and is for sale for £275 - call me to check availability.

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