In this week's Sunday Art Review, I'm covering the work of Palm Springs resident and retired actor Cheeta, the Chimpanzee. Cheeta is the world's oldest living chimpanzee and is the original actor from the Tarzan films. Cheeta is practically my neighbor, just two blocks away. Like many retired actors in Palm Springs, Cheeta lives a life of relaxation, and actively paints. This is one amazing chimpanzee who has made a name for himself in Palm Springs and around the world. He celebrated his 75th birthday in style in the desert, and his works were on display in a local art gallery. I "borrowed" these photos from his website and on the web. I hope you enjoy these abstract works. Note: I did not personally take any of these photos- they are either from his website or from galleries that posted his work. 
Above left: Cheeta the Artist, at work & above right: Cheeta goes for a ride in his golf cart.
Above: Cheeta likes to paint outdoors
Above: Cheeta likes to paint outdoors
Above: Cheeta puts his heart into his work
I hope you enjoyed this collection of Cheeta's art. You can actually commission Cheeta to create a piece of art...I am about to do so myself. I'll be sure to feature it on a future Sunday Art Review.
-Rick Rockhill
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