Assessing the Situation
by Beverley Harper Tinsley
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Title
Assessing the Situation
Artist
Beverley Harper Tinsley
Medium
Painting - Watercolor And Graphite
Description
The red fox is a species of animal with a wide range, and the admirable and enviable ability to adapt and survive in a variety of environments, both rural and increasingly urban. In this and many ways, foxes and humans are similar.
I have always been attracted to their playful demeanor, gorgeous red fur and strange resemblance to both cats and dogs. Any time I catch sight of a sleek fox or playful fox family I feel the delight of a child.
This particular fox had been sleeping deeply in my parents' backyard, on this particular day, in Lakewood, Colorado. This is how it appeared shortly after it awoke and noticed that photographs were being taken. I had the opportunity to see the same fox both resting and while awake, on several occasions, and became enchanted.
Throughout world literature the fox is a common character, although different places may have different feelings about this tricky critter. I especially like the Japanese mythology in this regard.
In Japanese mythology, the kitsune are fox-like spirits possessing magical abilities that increase with their age and wisdom. Foremost among these is the ability to assume human form. While some folktales speak of kitsune employing this ability to trick others, other stories portray them as faithful guardians, friends, lovers, and wives.
The fox can also be found in the folklore of the Celtic people, Native Americans, China, Korea, Greece and throughout Europe, the Arab world........
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November 17th, 2012
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Comments (33)
Dawn Senior-Trask
What a captivating expression of everything Fox! Love everything about how you created this beautiful, fascinating and evocative painting! l/f
Phyllis Kaltenbach
I enjoy the beautiful fox the same way as you. I wish I could paint as well as you! Beautifully done. Beverley. V/F
Greta Corens
CONGRATULATIONS! This stunning image is now featured on the Homepage of 'Sensational Animals'. For greater visibility, you are invited to visit the group and promote this image on the discussion thread regularly. Here is the link to the group:http://fineartamerica.com/groups/sensational-animals-.html?tab=overview Bravo for this marvelous art.
Jeff Folger
Voted #68... How did you get him to pose long enough? :-) love it..
Beverley Harper Tinsley replied:
Thanks, Jeff. Interestingly, this fox did stick around a long time.
Susan Culver
This is a fantastic watercolor of this wonderful Red Fox, great work Beverly!
Beverley Harper Tinsley replied:
Thank you, Susan. Makes me want to paint this fox again. It offered me quite a show, so I have photos enough to work from.