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Original Realism Animal Painting by James Zhao
Original Realism Animal Painting by James Zhao
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Original Realism Animal Painting by James Zhao
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Original Realism Animal Painting by James Zhao
Original Realism Animal Painting by James Zhao
Original Realism Animal Painting by James Zhao
Original Realism Animal Painting by James Zhao
Original Realism Animal Painting by James Zhao

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"The Untameable" Fine Art Print

James Zhao, Canada

$120

Material
  • Archival acid-free canvas
  • Laminated with protective lustre surface
  • Hand-stretched over 100% renewable solid pine stretcher bars, 1.25" thick
Canvas
Size
16 x 20 in ($120)
Select a Canvas Wrap
Black Canvas
Frame
No Frame

Archival-grade Materials

Fade-resistant Inks

Professionally Printed

ABOUT THE ARTWORK
DETAILS AND DIMENSIONS
SHIPPING AND RETURNS

This original portrait painting is created in oil on canvas board.

Year Created:

2020

Subject:
Styles:
Medium:

Print, Giclee on Canvas

Rarity:

Open Edition

Size:

16 W x 20 H x 1.25 D in

Ready to Hang:

Yes

Frame:

Not Framed

Canvas Wrap:

Black Canvas

Packaging:

Ships in a Box

Delivery Cost:

Calculated at checkout.

Delivery Time:

Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments.

Returns:

All Open Edition prints are final sale items and ineligible for returns. Visit our help section for more information.

Handling:

Ships in a box. Art prints are packaged and shipped by our printing partner.

Ships From:

Printing facility in California.

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Artist Statement My artistic journey is rooted in a lifelong fascination with the majesty and spirit of horses. Although my academic background is in engineering, art has remained a constant passion—quietly nurtured since childhood and embraced more fully later in life. Working primarily with oil on canvas, I strive to capture the strength, grace, and vitality of these magnificent animals through a realistic style that honors both their physical presence and emotional depth. In my work, I focus intently on the defining features of the horse, particularly the eyes and face. The eyes, to me, are windows into the soul—conveying emotion, character, and a silent story that invites viewers to engage on a deeper level. The carefully rendered faces further express each horse’s unique personality, offering a moment of connection between subject and observer. In contrast to the realism of the horse itself, I use bold and textured abstract backgrounds to heighten the visual tension and movement within the composition. This juxtaposition emphasizes the lifelike figure while evoking an energetic and emotional atmosphere, allowing the viewer’s imagination to enter the scene. My goal is to breathe life into each painting—so that the horse might seem ready to step from the canvas. Through anatomical precision and expressive detail, I aim to evoke admiration and respect for these noble creatures, while celebrating the timeless bond between humans and horses. I invite the viewer to pause and reflect, not just on the beauty of the horse, but on the harmony between strength and grace, stillness and motion. Through my art, I hope to awaken a deeper emotional response and a lasting appreciation for the silent poetry that lives within these animals.

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