"Danger in the Dust" - Cape Buffalo oil painting

Avril Brand

"Danger in the Dust" - Cape Buffalo oil painting

Oil Painting on canvas (24×30 inches)

The Cape Buffalo is one of the most dangerous animals in Africa. And one of the most interesting to paint.

Mean, tough and unpredictable, even lions are wary of taking him on.

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"Danger in the Dust" - Cape Buffalo oil painting by Avril Brand
"Danger in the Dust" - Cape Buffalo oil painting by Avril Brand
  • Linda Syms

    Linda Syms

    Amazing painting

  • Avril Brand

    Avril Brand

    Thanks Linda!

  • Macky

    Macky

    Wonderful, you didn’t forget the Ox Pecker :-)

  • Avril Brand

    Avril Brand

    Thanks Macky… :-) the ox pecker is obligatory, of course – I had two at first, the other one was just behind the right horn but he disappeared.

  • barnsis

    barnsis

    Excellent the head on stare is riveting, it makes you feel that it is about to charge. Very well done

  • Avril Brand

    Avril Brand

    Thanks barnsis! If this buffalo were real, it would be the last thing you see! Very, very dangerous animal and reputed to be the only animal capable of ‘revenge’. When hurt, or wounded it will seek out the cause of its pain.

  • Maria Murphy

    Maria Murphy

    ANOTHER OUTSTANDING OIL.YOUR THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Avril Brand

    Avril Brand

    Oh thank you Maria. I could hug you because you are probably not so far from me! :-)

  • Laura Barber-Riley

    Laura Barber-R...

    Great painting!

  • Avril Brand

    Avril Brand

    Thank you Laura!

  • Mar Silva

    Mar Silva

    How beautiful. Down to every last detail!

  • Avril Brand

    Avril Brand

    Thanks Mar :-)

  • saleire

    saleire

    And yet…...a little bird will sit on his head :o) Nature is a wonder isn’t it. I love these guys because I always think their horns look like a blonde’s hairdo from the 60’s :o) Just look at that face! Sheesh! Wonderful painting…shows the strength and fierceness of the animal.

  • Avril Brand replied

    The little oxpecker often warns the animal if danger is near. Although it does a very good job cleaning parasites like ticks, It is not always so innocent though, as it will feed on the animal’s blood and open wounds. I loved painting this buffalo… the face and strength is great to paint as it has so much character.

  • Gary L. Suddath

    Gary L. Suddath

    fabulous work stunning details

  • Avril Brand replied

    Thank you, Gary!! :-)

  • HELUA

    HELUA

    A truly wonderful painting, Avril! The strength of this animal is RAW and Primal!
    You have shown us that! Prehistoric man admired this animal very much…

  • Avril Brand replied

    Thank you, Helua. The buffalo is not always seen as a glamorous animal.. but to me it epitomises strength and power.

  • julie08

    julie08

    Great work:)

  • Avril Brand replied

    Thanks so much, julie!

  • Arie van der Wijst

    Arie van der W...

    Yes…he looks mean this guy! You don’t want to mess with him. Wonderful portrait Avril, you painted him very well, he’s very….there!! Congrats once again on being featured!!

  • Avril Brand replied

    Thank you Arie :-)

  • Ivey

    Ivey

    Avril, this is outstanding….your realism in the animal is amazing, but the way you handled the dust is positively gorgeous! I believe he has turned right toward me!!

  • Avril Brand replied

    Thanks Ivey! LOL… I hope you can run fast!

  • webbie

    webbie

    Just so Awsome…love the details…you painted to perfection..Beautiful job Avril…huggzzzzz

  • Avril Brand replied

    Thanks webbie… :-)

  • jdmphotography

    jdmphotography

    Perfect ! ................... (-;

  • Avril Brand replied

    Thank you! I love your photography! Wow!

  • Rocketchook

    Rocketchook

    Amazing talent , incredible.

  • Avril Brand replied

    Thank you, my friend! I love your talent too… I would love to paint our ‘thinking’ friend one day!

  • Rocketchook

    Rocketchook

    Feel free to do so Avril , that would be incredible .

  • Avril Brand replied

    Oh wow, Rocket! that would be such an honour… will bmail you!!!

  • Mariaan Krog Art Portfolio

    Mariaan Krog A...

    Magnificent portrait of a buffalo Avril. One of my favourites of the big 5!

  • Avril Brand replied

    Thanks Mariaan… definitely an animal with great character, courage and strength… I admire buffalo tremendously. If you ever get the chance, watch ‘showdown at Kruger’ on youtube!... Absolutely stunning. I felt sorry for the lions!!!

  • Mariaan Krog Art Portfolio

    Mariaan Krog A...

    I saw the video Avril. And so many of my friends sent me the link as well. That has got to be the most dramatic & violent wild life encounter of all times.

  • JOHAN (photowalker) NIJENHUIS

    JOHAN (photowa...

    THIS IS SUPER B A FANTASTIC PORTRAI OF ONE OF AFRICAS MOSTH DANGEREUS CREATURE WELLDONE AVERIL ….......JOHAN

  • Avril Brand replied

    Dankie, Johan! :-)

  • ienemien

    ienemien

    Congratulations Avril!!!! I am so impressed with this great ART!!! Featured today!!! Warm greetins from ien!!

  • Avril Brand replied

    Thank you Ien! I am really so pleased! :-)

  • Michael Oubridge

    Michael Oubridge

    What a fantastic talent you have Avril :)

  • Avril Brand replied

    Gosh… thanks Michael!!

  • HeidiK

    HeidiK

    Great work!

  • Avril Brand replied

    Thank you Heidi!

  • LoreLeft27

    LoreLeft27

    oooh shoot this is so awesome

  • Avril Brand replied

    Oh thank you… :-)

  • Lisa Wilson

    Lisa Wilson

    This is stunning, you are such a talented artist. In the past few years I took some classes to learn traditional oil painting. I have also travelled extensively through Africa and love these images dearly.

  • Avril Brand replied

    Thank you Lisa… painting animals is a wonderful way to use every skill you can muster! From the tiniest hairs to pasting with a palette knife… this buffalo has everything you need to test yourself. Yes… once you have been in Africa, you can never forget the smells, sights and sounds.. it will be with you forever!

  • Denise Martin

    Denise Martin

    He does look pretty mean, Avril – I think the wildlife artist Simon Coombes was killed by one of these, If I remember correctly? Do you know his work – wonderful artist, grew up in Africa, and was very experienced?

  • Olitto

    Olitto

    You painted this very well. Needless to mention that you are such a talented artist. I love these animals. Those characteristics you mentioned all seem to be presented in the way you portrayed it with your paintwork. Well done!

  • Taschja Hattingh

    Taschja Hattingh

    Sjoe Avril! Dit lyk soos ‘n foto! Baie goeie werk! Ek weet dat mens soms lae en lae verf om die regte effek te kry – hier het jy dit perfek gedoen!

  • Robbiegraham

    Robbiegraham

    Great painting! Robbie

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