Savannah Sunset Acrylic Print

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A blazing sun descends over the grassy plains of Africa, while a herd of wildebeest slowly continue their annual migration, in an event as ancient as the continent. This scene unfolded in the Maasi Mara, a vast area of savannah wilderness in southwestern Kenya, along the Tanzanian border.

Long ago when I was in high school, two passions began to wrestle for dominance inside me, the world of science and the world of art. In particular I was drawn to biology and oil painting at the same time. I struggled to merge these conflicting realities of facts and emotions, trying to determine which should prevail in my life. After many decades of internal "war," the best I've been able to do is merge a career as a field biologist with habitat engineering, and also pursue painting as a pastime. I'm happy to report that some time ago I found the secrets to resolving my early conflicts between art and science. I am forever grateful for having the privilege of devoting myself to the arts, sciences and humanities in the way I did, for...