In Bastrop, Texas, there is an adult male chimpanzee who enjoys painting. Unlike Congo, this particular chimp does not mix all available colors to produce a uniform brown,41 so he is given access to a full palette to use at will. He works carefully on a composition until satisfied; then to “finish” it, he loads his brush with white and covers the entire painting.42
41 Morris, The Biology of Art. p.54.
42 Lambeth, Susan P. Personal Interview. 4 March 2016.