Checkmate Revealed

The painting is now complete. This photo is slightly dark in the background, and is actually a dark green. The painting will now dry, then varnished, and will be scanned for limited edition prints to be made.

Check Mate

I've finished the addition of animals which will be in the painting. Now I will be going back and putting in all the details on them and the painting overall.

Check Mate Update

The painting is progressing with the addition of more animals.

Lion and Cub Addition to Check Mate

Here is the work in progress of a male lion and cub added to the painting....stay tuned for more animals as the painting progresses.

Check Mate Work in Progress

Here is a view of the current work in progress of "Check Mate".

Polar Bears Added

Cheetahs Added

Check Mate Artist Statement

"With this artwork I would like to express the desire to portray the power of Love. Consequently, I am experiencing through this canvas the unfolding of the miracle of rebirth. The hope always has never left us. Observing nature is teaching us that we are all part of a delicate balance that we can support. We are finally finding the ultimate relationship between nature and humanity." ~ Dario Campanile

Check Mate Video

Check Mate

About 10 years ago I did a painting titled "Your Move". Because of the message, it was very successful. The message was about the survival of the species of animals on our planet. Human kind had a dilemma of how to protect animals from extinction so the future generation could still witness the miracle of mother nature. I decided to paint a sister painting to continue the story. This new painting is titled "Check Mate" to portray the message that we have hope for the future through rebirth and mother nature will regrow healthy and strong.

I would like to show the work in progress. More will be coming. Enjoy and feedback is always welcome.