Sheep

A rural landscape unfolds beneath a brooding sky, where two white sheep graze in a verdant meadow dotted with a modest dwelling and outbuildings. Hatting’s composition balances foreground animals with architectural elements receding into distance, anchored by a distant mountain ridge. The acrylic medium yields soft, layered brushwork that conveys atmosphere without sharp definition, whilst the restrained palette of greens, blues and earth tones establishes a contemplative mood. Created in 2004, this work exemplifies the artist’s engagement with pastoral subject matter through the direct medium of acrylic on board.