The Spike captures a fleeting moment of quiet majesty—a young buck standing alert in a grassy clearing, his slender antlers just beginning to rise. Painted in an impressionist style, the scene emphasizes color and atmosphere with loose brushwork and softened edges. The deer’s form is rendered with warm, earthy tones that blend into the surrounding greens, suggesting motion and stillness in equal measure.
Inspired by a photo taken in my own backyard, this piece is both personal and universal—a celebration of everyday encounters with wildlife. The impressionist approach allows color and texture to lead the narrative: dapples of light flicker across the buck’s coat, and the forest backdrop dissolves into a mosaic of greens and shadow, hinting at depth without defining it.
Original artwork on 1/8 inch board painted in acrylic paint. For best results, frame without glass.
The Spike captures a fleeting moment of quiet majesty—a young buck standing alert in a grassy clearing, his slender antlers just beginning to rise. Painted in an impressionist style, the scene emphasizes color and atmosphere with loose brushwork and softened edges. The deer’s form is rendered with warm, earthy tones that blend into the surrounding greens, suggesting motion and stillness in equal measure.
Inspired by a photo taken in my own backyard, this piece is both personal and universal—a celebration of everyday encounters with wildlife. The impressionist approach allows color and texture to lead the narrative: dapples of light flicker across the buck’s coat, and the forest backdrop dissolves into a mosaic of greens and shadow, hinting at depth without defining it.
Original artwork on 1/8 inch board painted in acrylic paint. For best results, frame without glass.
