Claudio D'Angelo- Loon with Chicks

I am not alone in my fondness for loons! However I find them a bit of a challenge, when it comes to creating something that veers away from traditional loon pictures. By casting part of this scene in shadow I felt I’d found that little extra something I was looking for.

This gave the painting more dimensional interest and I was then able to focus my attention on painting the subtle loveliness of their form.

Blank card 13 cm x 18 cm (5'' x 7'')

Biography Claudio D’Angelo
I spent much of my youth exploring the local woods and fields near where we lived and became captivated by the various animals I encountered. These encounters kindled within me a strong desire to draw and paint animals, almost single-mindedly. Inspired, I spent countless hours filling in sketchbook after sketchbook during those youthful years. After high school, I studied illustration and graphic design, which led me toward a promising career as an illustrator, all the while honing my painting skills during evenings and weekends. Within a few short years, no longer willing to repress my true desire, I turned the page and dedicated myself fully to painting.  Lending particular attention to the ever-changing nuances of light and atmosphere, my paintings depict what I feel is a more intimate view of nature, where both landscape and animal subject are harmoniously integrated within a strong composition. My ultimate goal in every painting is to try to capture the true essence of my subject, that which makes it unique.  

All proceeds donated to Le Nichoir