“Horn to Be Wild” is a vibrant mixed-media artwork that celebrates the untamed beauty of nature, combining animal portraiture with expressive botanical illustration. At its centre, a powerful bull emerges through an abundance of oversized flowers, grasses and organic forms, creating an intriguing relationship between strength and delicacy.
The carefully rendered bull contrasts with the loose botanical forms and delicate drawn outlines, creating a balance between realism and stylisation.
Horn to Be Wild explores the relationship between the natural world and its untamed spirit, celebrating individuality, character and the beauty of the unexpected. Its expressive composition and playful title give the piece a sense of personality, movement and unapologetic wildness.
MEDIUM & MATERIALS
Mixed media – Acrylic paint, pencil, gouache and watercolour.
“Horn to Be Wild” is a vibrant mixed-media artwork that celebrates the untamed beauty of nature, combining animal portraiture with expressive botanical illustration. At its centre, a powerful bull emerges through an abundance of oversized flowers, grasses and organic forms, creating an intriguing relationship between strength and delicacy.
The carefully rendered bull contrasts with the loose botanical forms and delicate drawn outlines, creating a balance between realism and stylisation.
Horn to Be Wild explores the relationship between the natural world and its untamed spirit, celebrating individuality, character and the beauty of the unexpected. Its expressive composition and playful title give the piece a sense of personality, movement and unapologetic wildness.
MEDIUM & MATERIALS
Mixed media – Acrylic paint, pencil, gouache and watercolour.
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Working across acrylic paint, watercolour, coloured pencil and gouache, I experiment with layering, texture, linework and contrasting techniques to create depth and visual interest. My work balances observational drawing with expressive mark-making, bringing together recognisable natural subjects and more imaginative, illustrative elements.