animals

Using Texture and Pattern to interpret Animals \

The painter we are looking at, Jamie Wyeth has painted many animals. He paints what he knows and he grew up around animals. He also grew up in a famous American Art family.



Some questions: Are his paintings realistic or representational? How does he use texture? How does he use pattern? Looking at his brush work, how would you describe it? How does his technique, his brush work lend a hand to his animals? How are mood and emotion implied in his work? Is there a human element applied to the paintings?