Caryn King started out as a ceramic sculptor, and there is a tactile, three-dimensional aspect to her paintings of animals. Each sheep, pig, cow, goose or goat has individuality, possessing an intrinsic spirit and dignity. The danger in painting animals lies in sentimentality. By spending time in barnyards with her subjects, reaching for the psychological truth of each creature, King makes every feather, tuft of fur and floppy ear tell a story about their lives.
“Rooster”, acrylic painting. 30” x 24”
