Big Brown Plecostomus
by Tim Phelps
Title
Big Brown Plecostomus
Artist
Tim Phelps
Medium
Digital Art - Digital
Description
I was introduced to the Chiva art of Colombia, characterized by ovals circles, lines, and solid shapes, two years ago. It has resulted in this art deco designed brown, orange, and yellow colored triangular patterned armored Plecostomus (Hypostomus) sucker mouth catfish on a white background with an orange repeating water wave pattern. Talented craftsman and painters decorate transportation buses (chivas) with elaborate designs in South and Central much like flame painters and pinstripers apply their art to hot rods and customs in the US. Each are individual and colorful and demand our attention for their beauty and expressive style. I have applied my own thinking to another thing that moves---a swimming fish in whimsical image—a treat for children and adults. Tropical fish aquarists will love this art too! You will find this image as a print and on coffee mugs and other home goods. Visit my website phelpsmandala.com for many more decorative and inventive nature inspired images including more Chiva, Native American, and primitive world culture designs and nature mandalas. Artwork featured on the home page of the FAA artist's group "Environmental Art - Specifically Ocean Conservation" 12/22/21.
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December 19th, 2021
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