George the Giraffe

George the Giraffe

10×14

Watercolor on Paper

Here is George the Giraffe – for a cousin who loves giraffes and asked me to paint one for her new (and first) apartment.  I’ve been painting a lot lately for family and friends and I have found those paintings to be very rewarding.  It’s less pressure than a commission…and best of all, the paintings are for people I care about.  I tried to be a little more “loose” with this painting and I think it paid off. I like the different colors in this piece and the dripping paint.  More freedom, less thought, and overall, less detail…but I think it works!