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.
Custom framed without glass for best viewing
Sealed with varnish for protection
Prints of this painting are also available. Please select your preferred size below. Prints are produced on high-quality, archival paper using archival inks to ensure lasting color and durability.
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.
Custom framed without glass for best viewing
Sealed with varnish for protection
Prints of this painting are also available. Please select your preferred size below. Prints are produced on high-quality, archival paper using archival inks to ensure lasting color and durability.
