This painting started as a protest to the overload of digital devices and changed direction as Australia was burning at the end of 2019. It was laid to rest in the early days of the lockdown.

I started painting wild animals out of love and respect for all living beings and their uniqueness. By spending time with them I get to know them better. Spider Monkeys live in Central and South America. They have long arms, thumb-less hands and a very strong long tail that acts as a fifth arm. They are awesome acrobats.

I could not figure out if this monkey was very young or very old.

Sloth Bears live in South Asia. They are small, solitary and nocturnal, they have sharp and dangerous claws and they carry their young on their back.