Bigfoot at Rest
by Daniel Eskridge
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20.000 x 24.000 x 0.010 inches
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Title
Bigfoot at Rest
Artist
Daniel Eskridge
Medium
Pastel - Digital Painting
Description
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The legendary bigfoot, a.k.a. the Sasquatch, sits on a log in a forest taking a rest. A lone, abandoned hiking boot rests in the grass nearby.
Bigfoot, also known as Sasquatch, is a legendary creature that's been part of North American folklore for centuries. The creature is typically described as a large, hairy, bipedal humanoid. Here's a brief overview. The most common descriptions of Bigfoot depict a creature approximately 6-10 feet tall, covered in dark hair, with large eyes, a heavy brow, and a pronounced nose. Footprints attributed to Bigfoot are usually around 24 inches long and 8 inches wide. While the majority of Bigfoot sightings are from the Pacific Northwest region of the United States (particularly the states of Washington, Oregon, and Northern California), there have been reports from across North America. These sightings range from brief glimpses of the creature to detailed encounters. Despite numerous sightings and claims, concrete evidence of Bigfoot's existence has been elusive. There have been footprint casts, photos, videos, and even purported DNA samples. Many of these have been debunked as hoaxes or misidentifications. Still, some insist that certain evidence remains inconclusive and warrants further investigation. The majority of scientists and experts are skeptical about the existence of Bigfoot, citing a lack of physical evidence and the large number of hoaxes surrounding the phenomenon. They argue that if such a large creature existed in North America, there would likely be more tangible evidence by now, such as bones or bodies. Regardless of its existence, Bigfoot has become a significant figure in popular culture. The creature has been the subject of countless books, documentaries, movies, and TV shows. Many cultures around the world have their own version of Bigfoot. For example, the Himalayan region has the Yeti or "Abominable Snowman." Russia has tales of the Almasty, and China has stories of the Yeren. Whether or not the creature exists, the stories, experiences, and debates surrounding Bigfoot highlight humanity's fascination with the unknown and the mysteries of the natural world.
From the artist: I created this work using oil pastels and colored pencils in the summer of 2023. This was actually a request from my wife after we visited the Bigfoot museum in Cherry Log, GA.
Thanks for looking,
Daniel Eskridge ( FineArtByDaniel.com )
Uploaded
August 26th, 2023
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