By
Tom Blood
Piece description from the artist
A young child sits on a tree stump surrounded by various forest animals. The squirrel, deer, raccoon, bear and rabbit are all focused on the boy, while the fox seems to be contemplating the raccoon! The sunlight filters through the tall trees, creating a serene atmosphere and makes one wonder how this gathering came about and what might be discussed. It's a magical painting, balancing elements of nature and innocence. This would be a great print for a young boy's room or any spot in the house that could use an image that is rich with story potential!
Tom Blood is a self-taught, modern-day surrealist, heavily influenced by his all-time favourite artist, Rene Magritte. Some of his early works include two crowd favorites – "Bobby Hull" which was created using a palette knife and "The Three Stooges" which was created using three primary colors. Since that time, Tom has pursued a more surrealistic path. He paints ideas. His goal is to paint the impossible, or at least, the highly improbable. With his paintings, viewers can always tell what's going on, not necessarily knowing why. He wants his paintings to tell stories that make people think, or bring a smile. His work has won numerous awards locally and he has had a number of solo shows in the St. Louis, Missouri area where he was born and raised.
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