Untamed

50x24 Mixed Media: collage, acrylic, oil paint, modeling paste and oil pastels. 

Untamed by Treza Karg is a striking 50x24" mixed media painting that captures the raw, defiant spirit of a Texas Longhorn skull. The composition centers on the skull's bold, iconic form, its sweeping horns stretching across the canvas, exuding a sense of untamed strength. Karg masterfully blends collage, acrylic, oil paint, modeling paste, and oil pastels to create a textured, multidimensional work that feels both primal and refined.

The painting's foundation is built with layers of torn collage, all pertaining to Texas and glued to the canvas, grounding the piece in a sense of history and present day. Over this, acrylic washes are applied and then oil paint bring richness to the palette, with deep umbers and siennas blended into the skull's recesses, creating a weathered, sun-bleached effect. Karg's use of oil pastels introduces vibrant accents to the horns, evoking the wild spirit of the Texas plains.

The vivid hues contrast with the muted base, embodying the phrase "we will not be tamed," a declaration of resilience woven into the very texture of the work.

The background is a dynamic interplay of abstract washes and subtle collage elements peek through, adding layers of narrative to the untamed essence of the Longhorn as well as Texans. Karg's skillful integration of these media creates a piece that is both rugged and refined, a powerful tribute to the unyielding spirit of the American West.