On the Move (2023) Original Oil Painting by Richard K. Jolley

The artist has demonstrated an expert handling of technique and color application in this realistic representation of the bison in a natural landscape. It is clear that a significant degree of observational skill has been dedicated to capturing the weight and majesty of the central bison, with the variety of brown tones providing a textural depth that adds to this sense of realism.

The artwork excels in evoking a sense of tranquility and timelessness. The subtlety of the muted blue and gray hues used in the sky is elegant, and it creates an overall calming ambiance. Moreover, the artist's choice to depict a cloudy day or twilight further enhances the serene tone while introducing a sense of ambiguity that invites interpretation.

The grasslands in golden-yellow tones beautifully replicated the texture, and the swaying effect brought the landscape to life. The texture in the painting is rich and appears to be applied with varied brushstrokes, imparting a sense of the roughness of the bison's fur and the wildness of the landscape. The overall effect is one that conveys the rugged beauty and solemn grandeur of the American plains and its wildlife.

Compositionally wise, the artwork is solid. The central bison creates a strong focal point, with the other two main elements aiding to establish a narrative and dynamic relationship within the frame.

Materials used:

oil paint

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 76.2 x 50.8 x 1.91cm (unframed) / 76.2 x 50.8cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: Animals and birds