Day Dreamer
Medium: Charcoal and acrylic paint on canvas
Dimensions: 24 x 24 inches (61 x 61 cm)
Year Created: 2022
Availability: Available
Price: 3800 USD/ 3250 EUR
Awards and Publications:
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Art&Color 365 Magazine 2024 Drawings Competition, USA - Honorable Mention + Magazine feature
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Magzoid Magazine 'Artists in Focus 2023' Coffee table book, Dubai - Featured among the top 50 artists around the world
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Camelback Gallery International Achievement Award Drawing 2022, USA - Finalist Award
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Fusion Art '7th Annual Black and White' Competition, USA - Finalist
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Teravarna Art Gallery '7th Animal' Art Exhibition, USA - Honorable Mention Award
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Artists Gild International Art Awards 2024, UK - Finalist
Artist’s Insight:
'Day Dreamer' captures a rare moment of quiet reflection in a gorilla—an animal known for immense strength, yet capable of the most delicate, contemplative expressions. His gaze drifts softly into the distance, as though wandering through memories or unspoken dreams.
Each charcoal stroke shapes the gentle weight of his thoughts: the time-worn lines etched across his face, the subtle sheen on his fur, and the tenderness hidden beneath his powerful exterior.
This piece invites the viewer to see the gorilla not as a symbol of force, but as a soul with depth, emotion, and stories carried in silence. A reminder that even the strongest beings pause to dream.
A percentage of the proceeds from the sale will be donated to a wildlife conservation charity in Africa
Artwork Highlights:
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Created using a striking combination of charcoal and white acrylic paint on canvas, blending softness and precision to bring the gorilla’s contemplative expression to life.
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Built with layered charcoal tones that add depth, contrast, and emotion, capturing the intricate textures of fur, skin, and light.
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Accented with white acrylic highlights that enhance the luminosity in the eyes and subtle facial details, giving the portrait a gentle, lifelike radiance.
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Rendered on premium, gallery-wrapped canvas, offering a clean, modern, frameless presentation ready for display.
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Sealed with a professional archival fixative to protect the artwork from smudging, fading, and environmental wear, ensuring lasting clarity and preservation.
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Crafted using museum-grade materials for long-term stability, maintaining the artwork’s richness, contrast, and integrity over time.
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Comes with a hand-signed Certificate of Authenticity, issued exclusively for this one-of-a-kind original artwork.
Presentation & Framing:
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Professionally stretched on a reinforced wooden frame
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D-rings installed — ready to hang
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Bespoke framing available upon request
Shipping & Handling:
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Worldwide delivery via DHL Express, fully insured
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Packed in museum-grade protective materials
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Shipping calculated individually to ensure the safest and most efficient delivery
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Please allow up to 3 weeks for secure museum-grade crating and fully insured international transit. This ensures each work arrives in pristine, exhibition-ready condition.
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Import duties and taxes may apply based on the collector’s country
Ready to Acquire this Artwork?
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This is a one-of-one original artwork and will never be recreated.
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Ownership grants sole custodianship of a work that exists nowhere else.
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To begin acquisition, submit your collector details below. A personalised invoice and DHL shipping quote will be issued.
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A private 24-hour courtesy reservation may be offered upon request, subject to availability.
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A securing deposit may be required and will be applied toward the final price.
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Your artwork will be prepared with museum-grade protective packaging and handled with the highest level of care.
