One of the greatest, most talented and unique artists at The Lift Studios in Asheville's River Arts District, Daniel McClendon's story of how he transitioned into different media and developed his process is an interesting one, made all the more remarkable by his dynamic animal paintings, which start from white and black patterns on canvases and emerge to be incredible works of art and imagination!
Here are 45 selected works highlighting wildlife from the continents of Africa and Australia, to highlight conservation efforts for protecting rare animal endangered species and saving their habitats with organizations like National Geographic, World Wildlife Fund, the Jane Goodall Institute, Australian Wildlife Conservancy, Humane Society Int'l and [Masai Mara] National Reserves, Safaris and Parks.
Read more all about Daniel McClendon, his art approach, gallery, paintings and commissions for sale on his website.
Note: All his paintings are quite amazing! Check out the various birds, fish, insects, critters and more subjects!
More info: danielmcclendon.com
Alligator
Heroic Fine Artist, Daniel McClendon with some of his studio works | https://ashevillemade.com/he-answered-the-demands-of-a-whole-different-animal/
African Mammals - Gorilla and Elephant
Alligator II
Gorillas
Mako Shark
Kangaroo II
Pronghorn (Antelope)
Pelican II
Coral Snakes and Spider Monkey
Hyena and Parakeet
Alligator III
Lemur and Heron
Rhino II
Platypus
Grasshopper
Macaw
Water Buffalo II and Giraffe II
Pangolin
Rhinoceros Beetle
Steer
Lionfish
Salamander, Kangaroo, Crane, Flamingos Paintings
Crocodile, Meerkat, Emperor Tamarind and Gorilla III
Zebra III and Wildebeest
Big Cats - Cheetah and Lion
Koala and Dingo
Howler Monkey and Rhinoceros
Baboon and Octopus II
Daniel McClendon can often be found working and selling art in his refurbished The Lift Studios in Asheville or on gallery tours. When we met back in 2019, he was happy to welcome visitors, talk about his sources of inspiration, materials, display space, animals, ways art is made accessible with paintings!
The Lift Studios - Full of Art (: Please help support wildlife conservation efforts by spreading awareness about distinct and wonderful animals, nonprofit organizations, ecological crises, and artists, plus invest in projects like Daniel McClendon's paintings that showcase creativity, balance, community works and the need for increased environmental protection with teams and creatures!
