Mary Anne Aytoun Ellis created a small tempera and sepia ink painting depicting two First Nation chieftains on horseback for an exhibition celebrating 40 years of artists accompanying King Charles on royal tours. During her 2001 trip to Canada, she faced the challenges of painting en plein air with a fast-drying medium. Notably, the Prince of Wales requested a depiction of a leaping buffalo, prompting intense preparation. Ultimately, due to unforeseen complications, the final artwork was rendered in water color, demonstrating the adaptability of the artist's process.
A small painting in tempera and sepia ink by Mary Anne Aytoun Ellis depicts two First Nation chieftains on horseback, integral to an exhibition at Buckingham Palace.
Aytoun Ellis did most of her work from memory and on-location, using egg bound tempera, which presented challenges due to its fast drying properties.
During the 2001 Canadian tour, the then-Prince of Wales requested Aytoun Ellis to include a view of a leaping buffalo, leading to urgent planning to witness it.
The final version of the artwork, originally intended to be in tempera, was completed in water color with unconventional materials due to unexpected mishaps.
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