Size: 12” x 12” Oil on 7/8″ Gallery Wrapped Linen Canvas
The original painting along with fine art prints will be available on Saturday, July 26th at 9:00 am CST

After the breakthrough I had last week painting my very first person, I couldn’t wait to start another. Something about stepping into the world of figures after so many years of still life painting unlocked a part of me I didn’t realize had been waiting.

This week’s piece features a young girl holding a sparrow in her hands, with soft golden backlighting. There’s a quietness to the moment, like the world is holding still with her. I leaned into loose brushstrokes and warm light, letting instinct lead more than precision.

I’m not sure where this path is headed yet, but I know I want to keep going. Figures, birds, small stories – I’m in.