Redwind and Rhinoceros – expressive animal painting in red and earth tones

• Title: Redwind and Rhinoceros

• Year: 2005

• Technique: Oil on canvas, fossil painting technique

• Dimensions: 60 x 90 cm (estimated)

• Status: sold

Expressive depiction of a rhinoceros

This painting from the series Redwind shows an impressive rhinoceros in the midst of an expressive landscape. With its special fossil painting technique—glazes, sanding marks, and tactile structures—the surface appears almost relief-like. Nature here seems not just a backdrop, but an active part of the motif.

Color effect and mood

Dominated by deep reds and browns, the work unfolds a powerful symbolism. The rough texture emphasizes the strength of the animal, while the composition gains a mysterious contrast from the green tones in the upper area. The interplay of color fields and forms is reminiscent of archaic cave paintings and makes the rhinoceros appear as if from another time.

Animal motifs,

medium-sized works and

earthy paintings

About the artist Mark Hellbusch

I have been a freelance painter since 1997 and have worked with a wide variety of themes in painting. While until 2007 I was occupied almost exclusively with expressive painting, today my focus lies more on experimental art. My personal background, as well as almost all artistic themes can be found under “About us.”

Studio in Wiesbaden – viewings by appointment.