Rhino Is Trying

Rhinovangogh

Rhino Is Trying

This original piece by Las Vegas Artist Jerold Frederick Sowles AKA Rhinovangogh was first shown at the Geogertown Gallery in Washington DC. It is a colorful depiction of an angry and/or distracted Harlequin who is either sending a message or letting something important slip from his grasp. The distant hills of Northern Virgina are across the Potomac River to the west. The seemingly unreachable empty boat represents lonliness and isolation as it floats far out in the middle tethered to a green glass fishing float . A rare Red Crowned Crane symbolizing luck, longevity and fidelity lofts simultaneously with the yellow balloon. The green fishing bouy float also exists in Rhinovangogh’s first painting of model Hyacinth Yun (1997) in a work titled “Marooned” and suggests a strong link to her.
Size of original: 48” X 48”
Medium of Original: Acrylic on Canvas
original now being auctioned on eBay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dllViewItem&item=180373317272

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Rhino Is Trying by Rhinovangogh
Rhino Is Trying by Rhinovangogh
  • nancy salamouny

    nancy salamouny

    great image, very striking!

  • Rhinovangogh

    Rhinovangogh

    Thank you Nancy! I like large pieces and effective color schemes. There is a bit of emotion I try to fit in also. When it works, I know it. I just need more time to paint!!!!! Take care and thanks for stopping in. Sincerely, RVG

  • Detlev Jurkuhn

    Detlev Jurkuhn

    Very impressive work

  • Rhinovangogh

    Rhinovangogh

    Hi Detlev, I am glad you like the work.As a psychologist you may or may not appreciate Jungian symbolism or Freudian nuances, but for me a painting is still a painting. ;-) Thank you for stopping by and thanks again for your kind words. Cheers, Rhino

  • helene ruiz

    helene ruiz

    First let me say, ur work jumped out at me and that is why i featured it in Acrylics group…u have a wonderful unique style and ur use of color is just fantastic! Let me also thank u for taking the time to view/comment on my works as well…

  • Rhinovangogh

    Rhinovangogh

    Thanks again Helene! Your color work is awesome too! Cheers, RVG

  • Lynnette Shelley

    Lynnette Shelley

    love all the symbolism going on this. As usual, there are lots to look at in your work

  • Rhinovangogh

    Rhinovangogh

    Thanks so much, the painting has deep meaning for me. Cheers, Rhino

  • Chris Baker

    Chris Baker

    Great Rhino! Full of character and emotion; I love it :)
    (Jerold from now on!)
    take care :) Chris

  • Rhinovangogh

    Rhinovangogh

    Chris, Thanks for the kind words. Cheers, Rhino

  • LindaAppleArt

    LindaAppleArt

    Really interesting work!

  • sandysartstudio

    sandysartstudio

    Wow. so different and the story is so strong for the viewer. Grumpy bums!!! I love the back slap humour behind the painting. This has a real talking point to it. Love it!!

  • Rhinovangogh

    Rhinovangogh

    Thank you so much for your kind words. There is a subtle humor behind it all. Moreso if you knew me. LOL! I hope to continue a series on this wonderful character soon. All the best, Rhino

  • PJ Ryan

    PJ Ryan

    exquisite, so intriguing .. i like the possibility of him sending a message or about to lose something important.

  • Rhinovangogh

    Rhinovangogh

    Thanks PJ, I think he is me, kinda sorta, maybe, almost, nearly, if you will, so to speak…. LOL

  • Shoaib .

    Shoaib .

    wow !!!! this is amazing.. your whole folio is very impressive … great ART man

  • Rhinovangogh

    Rhinovangogh

    Thanks so much Shoaib. I like the energy in your works too. Cheers, RVG

  • madvlad

    madvlad

    slightly a john candy look about him

  • Rhinovangogh replied

    I see that after you mention it. Too bad John Candy left us so early. But thanks for the comments. I appreciate your responses. Cheers, Rhino

  • catherine walker

    catherine walker

    Amazing paintings you do..this is just fabulous.. so well done!

  • Rhinovangogh replied

    Thanks Catherine. Painting kept me out of the bars…LOL! I can’t think of anything I would rather do than paint. Cheers, Best, Rhino

  • gemynd

    gemynd

    amazing work …fantastic folio to exlpore

  • Rhinovangogh

    Rhinovangogh

    Why thank you very kindly! :-) I will go peruse yours as soon as I get a break. here. Cheers and thanks for stopping in and “Fave” ing me. Cheers, Rhino

  • doreen01

    doreen01

    Captivating for sure! Love it!!!

  • Rhinovangogh

    Rhinovangogh

    Thanks Doreen . I like the story behind this loveable character. Cheers, Rhino

  • banrai

    banrai

    fun & fine to view, great work

  • Rhinovangogh replied

    Thank you Banrai, I will skip over to see your stuff soon. Nice to meet you and thanks for the kind words. Cheers, Rhino

  • RebeccaWeston

    RebeccaWeston

    wow oh, wow !! just fabulous XX
    Becca

  • Rhinovangogh replied

    Thank you so much Rebecca. I am glad you like it. Cheers and have a great week. Best, Rhino

  • kirandeep

    kirandeep

    amazing ….. jst so different ,beautifully painted…grt work.:)

  • Rhinovangogh replied

    Thank you so much! I am honored to be called different. :-)

  • Seth Weaver

    Seth Weaver

    Superb modeling, colors, and composition gives this work an Old Masters feel.
    Beautiful!!!

  • Rhinovangogh replied

    What a very nice thing to say. I am old but hardly a comparable master painter. :-) Cheers, Rhino

  • Shanina Conway

    Shanina Conway

    hehehhe Rhino, what a great character, wonderful work, I love your bold colours and quirky sense of humor;)

  • Rhinovangogh replied

    Shanina, These works are much better in a gallery. They are big and interesting. So glad you like them! Best, Rhino

  • maxy

    maxy

    Rhino has such a way about this that I absolutely have to embrace! So much character, innocence and life! The expression is priceless! xx

  • Rhinovangogh replied

    Thanks Maxi! Embrace him but he is ticklish. LOL! So glad you like him. Cheers, Best, Rhino

  • DalunE Khoang

    DalunE Khoang

    There is always so much to see in your artworks.You really keep your audiences busy with their eyes.Great manipulation of colors and designs.Fantastic details and background.The inner humor makes me smile.Great job!!!

  • Rhinovangogh replied

    Thanks. I am so glad you like it. Since I like yours too. I wonder if we might collaborate in the future? Just a thought. J

  • DalunE Khoang

    DalunE Khoang

    I believe we could.Good thought,Jerold:)

  • sandra22

    sandra22 27 days ago

    ...and i like too, the ‘eyes’ that i can see in the water…great share, ta
    sandra

  • Rhinovangogh replied 27 days ago

    IHi Sandra, :-) f you are seeing eyes, they were unintentional on my part. I have done some clever things like lthat in some paintings but not here. Thanks for stopping in. Cheers, RVG

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