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This painting was inspired by a pair of great bullocks lazing on Novar Estate north of Dingwall in summer. The closer animal struck me as rather statuesque reclining in the lush grass, appearing to have taken great care to distribute his bulk evenly for balance and appearance's sake to the benefit of passers-by (although it was on a quiet lane of the large estate). The more distant fellow reminded me of a lump. Melted butter, but red-brown. Caramelized. A lump. Must've been hot out there in the sun with all that hair. I enjoyed the challenge of describing the 'lump' and the 'statue,' adjusting colours and values just enough to give the impression of a hot summer's day and the Highlanders taking their ease.
- Subject Matter: Animal Portrait
- Collections: Scotland - Animals, Scotland - The Land