April 02, 2024
By Chelsea Reed
There are hundreds of different art styles and genres in the art world, and each of them have their own specific tastes and goals in mind. But there’s no such thing as a “mistake” when it comes to art featuring a majestic or adorable animal! Animal art has recently become more important as awareness methods to help protect and nurture these beautiful creatures. Take a look at these five different art styles that showcase animals and wildlife in ways you probably have never thought of before.
Believe it or not, this highly realistic painting of a barn owl is actually watercolor! How is this possible? The artist meticulously uses thin brush strokes to paint every feather, toenail, and piece of bark on the tree branch, all the while capturing the wild bird’s personality with its handsome headfeathers that resemble the spunk of a human mohawk.
This local Outer Banks artist honors the wild horses of Corolla with a fascinating Italian wood sculpting technique called Intarsia. The result creates a rich feel to the wood that celebrates the free spirit of this truly wild horse. Researchers state that the Outer Banks wild mustangs may have been descended from the shipwrecked horses of Spanish kings several hundred years ago.
Who would have thought to create a regal drawing of a cute chipmunk with stuffed cheeks? This artist certainly did. The dark graphite textures are the perfect contrast to the simple white paper background. Classy enough for the office and yet playful enough for a child’s bedroom, this chipmunk can only bring cheer to anyone who decides to bring it home.
While monochrome has its rightful place in the art world, a colorful sculpture is another wonderful way to celebrate animals at the opposite end of the spectrum. We love how this award-winning sculptor takes the common Goldfinch species and transforms it into an everlasting monument that celebrates its regal golden color and black crown of feathers every time you look at it.
Make way for the Emperor! Purple Emperor butterflies, that is. This native species to England declined in the 20th century but is making a comeback thanks to conservation efforts. They’re rather elusive creatures, but if you’re fortunate enough, you might be able to spot their majestic purple wings from the treetops of Plymouth. Or you can simply look at this remarkable 3D artwork instead!
Chelsea Reed is a copywriter who writes winning content, articles, blogs, and websites from her base in North Carolina. She might not be building sandcastles or swashbuckling with pirates these days, but the Outer Banks beaches continue to keep her young at heart.
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