Creatively Nostalgic About Rhinos.

African wildlife has always featured in my life. I have a special place in my heart for rhinos, as do many South Africans, because they are such amazing animals, ad they are under threat of extinction. The main featured image, above, is of a rhino which I created in mosaic. Beneath is more art of rhino’s, in different mediums.

Dusty Rhino. Oil on canvas.

I grew up next to the Kruger National Park in South Africa. It was a short walk to the fence from my childhood home.  Besides regular visits into the park, my father and I would take a drive at least once a week along the boundary of the park where we would look out for game and birds.

Rhino Grazing.  Graphite on paper. 

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Above are two results of a lino cutting I did.  These prints are called ‘Patterned Rhino’. This can be printed in any colour, however, I think black is most effective.

This collage is created from a number of paintings, and is called ‘African Images’.  Of course, the rhino mother and calf have center stage.

1. Trio of Rhino.  Oil. 2. Black Rhino.  Oil. The difference between the white and black rhino is the lips.

White Rhino Resting. Oil.

Thirsty Rhino. Gouache.

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A Rhino’s Tale

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