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The Art of Rita Thornton |
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See New "Tropical Light" Acrylic See New "Thru The Eyes of a Leopard", "Eating Together", and Masai Giraffe" Pen & Ink See New "Fight or Flight? " Watercolor |
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"It is important for us to realize the value of the wild creatures and preserve and honor their existence on our earth" |
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"In Reflection" |
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| Watercolor 28 x 39 |
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From mid November 2005 Gary and I spent four weeks with our guide, Fidel Kyalo, traveling Kenya's wildlife reserves. Each year we return to Africa we have new and amazing wildlife experiences. The Talek River provides a year around water supply in the Masai Mara with crocodiles waiting for the migrating herds to cross. This tree-lined river is also ideal leopard habitat providing cover and plenty of chances for ambush. We spent many days searching for this elusive young male leopard and then three fantastic days photographing him. His Masai name is Ngayuni meaning "little boy". |
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Enlarged Detail of "In Reflection" |
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New Pen & Ink Gallery The pen & inks are the newest addition to the web site. They began as studies and evolved into complete drawings. I find them very relaxing and fun. Some of them evolve further into paintings but most are beautifully framed (by my Gallery) and either hanging in my home or in the Gallery. |
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"Above It All" |
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| Pen & Ink 17 x 14 |
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"ChuiKilalo" |
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| Watercolor 22 x 29 |
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"White-browed Sparrow Weaver " |
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| Watercolor 23 x 16 |
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Rita's work is represented by the following Galleries;
Max'ims of Greeley, 818 9th Street Plaza, Greeley CO 80631, Ph 1-800-889-5065
Max'ims Mountain Gallery, 513 Big Thompson Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517, PH 970-586-6546
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