Who can resist the adorable faces of baby Brahman calves.
I wanted to create a piece that is just cuteness overload!
The three calves are positioned side-by-side, filling the frame almost completely, creating an intimate and somewhat humorous "triptych of faces" effect. Their large, floppy, characteristic Brahman ears drape downward, framing each face dramatically, while their soft, wrinkled necks and dewlaps add rich textural interest.
Wide dark eyes with reflective highlights give them a lively, almost soulful gaze, soft muzzles, and those wonderfully exaggerated ear shapes that make Brahman calves so distinctive and endearing.The color palette is warm and earthy: rich caramels, warm browns, tans, and subtle rosy undertones in the skin,
The background is kept minimal and neutral (off-white), ensuring all attention remains on the animals themselves. This clean presentation gives the piece a contemporary, gallery-ready feel, almost like a modern take on livestock portraiture.
An affectionate celebration of these gentle creatures — full of personality.
The triple composition makes it especially charming, as if the three calves are posing together for a family photo.
This is a Limited Edition Fine Art print made from the original colour pencil drawing by Renate du Plessis.
Only 50 Limited Edition Fine Art prints have been made available of this artwork.
Unframed
