Bongo Antelope Tapestries
Description: A striking wildlife-themed concept centred on the bongo antelope, a distinctive African forest antelope recognised by its rich reddish-brown coat, bold white vertical stripes, and impressive curved horns. This majestic mammal is associated with dense tropical forests and the diverse wildlife of Africa. The theme celebrates exotic animals, African fauna, rainforest habitats, natural history, and wild landscapes, making it appealing to wildlife enthusiasts, animal lovers, nature admirers, and anyone fascinated by unusual hoofed mammals.
Description: I am very happy with this week's watercolour painting especially after feeling disapointed with last week's one. Initially I didn't think much of painting this Bongo, as an animal it's not one that I would consider interesting personally, but getting into painting it and scruitinizing the form I really enjoyed the process. What I like in particular with this painting is how simple the design is, but how elegant the end result came off. I didn't focus on blending techniques or experimentation or adding fine detail, and as a result the simplicity helps the piece speak for itself. I think it also helped that I didn't feel any pressure on this piece to make it look any particular way so I could just shut off and paint it naturally.
