Rhino
by Anthony Mwangi
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Dimensions
30.000 x 20.000 inches
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Title
Rhino
Artist
Anthony Mwangi
Medium
Painting - Digital Impasto / Palette Knife
Description
There is something about the rhino that is right out ugly! Yet, there is something about this massive creature that is dramatically beautiful!
I have had a chance to see several of them in my life. I am always intrigued by the sheer size. The Animal might as well have the biggest face I have ever seen. The two horns make the beast a sight to behold.
Though it is called the white rhino, the color may vary depending on the soil type of the area the animal lives in. It could be a light grey, dark grey, brownish and so forth.
Both black and white rhinoceroses are actually grey in true color. They are different not in color but in lip shape. The black rhino has a pointed upper lip, while its white relative has a squared lip. The difference in lip shape is related to the animals' diets.
Rhino poaching has escalated in recent years and is being driven by the demand for rhino horn in asian countries, particularly Vietnam. It is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine but more and more commonly now it is used as a status symbol to display someone's success and wealth.
There is a CITES call to safe the rhino which is really an endangered species.
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June 24th, 2015
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Comments (57)
Kathy Braud
Wonderful artwork, Anthony. Great color, values, and is appearing out of the dust and the use of the Impasto. L/f
Bill And Deb Hayes
It has been far too long since we visited your awesome works of art Anthony. This "Rhino" work is incredibly amazing. The beauty of it is "off-the-chart" in our opinions. Outstanding work here. BRAVO !!! L/F
Dave Farrow
Anthony you are a superb artist....you have captured the essence of this magnificent creature perfectly. I love the touches of lavender you applied to this painting. Beautiful gold medal work.....l.v.f. rock on brother
I'ina Van Lawick
What a powerful painting of this incredible animal. So terribly sad about the poaching of the rhinos and elephants. As long as there is a market it will continue. lf
Anthony Mwangi replied:
Thanks Van. We are actually sad about the whole thing of poaching and hunting all together. They should now be left alone like God intended them.
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