One of the most common sources of inspiration for artists is nature,... and that includes animals.<br />Yim Yoonhee takes a look at a few artists that have created paintings based on some furry friends. <br />French contemporary painter Andre Brasilier often looks to nature for inspiration,... decorating his canvases with the beauty of flowers and trees.<br />But there's one image that appears consistently in his works, and that's the majestic horse.<br />His picturesque vision of Mother Nature puts the horse front and center, highlighting the relationship between humans and the animal.<br /><br /><br />"The horse is the most human-like animal. It is very intelligent and understands feelings. This similarity to humans is one of the messages here."<br /><br />Instead of horses, this artist puts a much smaller animal at the center of his attention. <br />Renowned Korean artist Seong Tae-hun has brought his famous "Fly Roosters" exhibition to Seoul, after other exhibitions abroad. <br />The series features mystical depictions of the bird, often shown mid-flight,... an unusual sight for this bird.<br />But there's a message behind the image that the artist aims to share. <br /><br /><br />"With the current times, the ordinary person probably feels just like I do. I wish we could all fly away together,... that's the picture I paint."<br /><br />Another painter found her inspiration in one of the most common household pets.<br />Yang Jung-hwa takes a more subtle approach to her canvas, creating works that echo the likeness of the lovable furry cat. <br />Yim Yoon-hee, Arirang News.
