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There’s an immediate sense of steadiness in this scene—the lead wolf stands tall and attentive, its thick coat catching cool daylight and warm russet highlights. The animal’s pose reads as quietly confident rather than aggressive; its head is turned slightly, as if listening for a distant sound, which lends the image a feeling of alert presence. Soft, painterly strokes describe the fur with careful shifts between silvery grays, creamy whites, and coppery tones that make the texture feel alive beneath the sky’s muted blue. The surrounding sagebrush and rolling plain are suggested with loose, tactile brushwork that keeps the landscape from competing with the animal while still grounding it in an open western expanse. A second, smaller wolf in the distance adds a gentle note of companionship and scale—reminding you this is a moment within a larger world. The overall mood is one of quiet dignity and watchful calm, a piece that brings a sense of enduring presence to a room without demanding it.
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"My best paintings are based on animals I have seen in the wild…I ll do paintings directly from those photographs - I want to keep the feel of the scene I saw."
Edward Aldrich creates his oil paintings on masonite in a big open studio which is part of his home in a western suburb of Denver. Several layers of glazing convey texture and gives the colors a brilliant depth.
Rocks are a passion of his. " I just love rocks. …they have as much character as any animal. They are a wonderful complement to animals." Reproducing the intricacies of various textures was a challenge that Edward Aldrich feels he has accomplished.Portraits are Edward Aldrich s favorites because they focus the viewer s attention and allow the artist to bring out the character of the animal.
Much of his process has involved determination and experimentation, though he learned some of the techniques at the Rhode Island School of Design (1983-87), attended Master Classes with Robert Bateman in British Columbia and has been to Africa several times to "see" the big cats in their element.
"My goal as an artist is to keep exploring the idea of putting life into my paintings." For Edward Aldrich the future is bright and holds the promise of great things to come from this Colorado artist.
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