A creature like a bull, which can be completely covered in black fur, can be uniquely complicated.
To bring this painting to life, Joyce used a reference image by Spanish photographerAlberto Clemares.
Working with acrylic paint, Joyce dutifully rendered a charging bull.
The creature seems to lift some dust as it runs, adding movement to the almost monochromatic scene.
The bull’s long horns take center stage, becoming the point of highest contrast in the entire composition.
By working with delicate strokes, the artist captures the soft and wavy nature of the animal’s fur.
This wasn’t Joyce’s first attempt at painting a black animal over a black background though.
A few months earlier, she had completed a black jaguar, which she titledShadow.
Working with acrylic painting, Joyce dutifully rendered a charging bull.
The creature seems to lift some dust as it runs, adding movement to the almost monochromatic scene.
The black bull isn’t the only animal Joyce has painted in this brilliant way.
She also painted a jaguar for herMidnightseries.
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