Shabs Beigh: Bulls And Bison

The bulls and bison series was one of my first. I’ve continued adding to the series over the years, and the biggest difference that can be seen in my works is the size — I started with smaller charcoal drawings, whereas now I’m creating artwork twice the size. This has given me the freedom to go into more detail with the subjects of the artwork, and in some cases incorporate a surrounding landscape.

The series was first exhibited in Chicago at The Other Art Fair, and shortly after they were exhibited again in Santa Monica (where I sold 3 to same collector). I’ve always had a positive response to the bulls and bison drawings. I feel that people, like me, appreciate the rawness of the drawing and how it complements the personality of the animal — Drawing with charcoal allows me to capture that wildness and ruggedness.

I focused mainly on bulls when I started the series, but I’ve been doing more and more bison drawings recently. The raw power and strength behind an adult bison is something I respect, and I love being able to capture it in my art. I plan to continue the bulls and bison series with a new subject — a bison calf.

The bulls and bison series will be the main feature of my exhibition in Mumbai (January 2020) and at The Other Art Fair in Santa Monica (April 2020).

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