🫎 Hello! I have a painting to share today, which came to life as part of Global Roots, America - Nature's Gift mural mosaic project. This initiative saw artists contributing small, 6x6” tile paintings, which, when assembled, form a single, large piece. From the three tiles I contributed to this project, this one is titled "Quiet Sentinel."
The main creative constraint for my tile was an assigned palette of warm colors. The challenge was finding a subject in nature, that naturally lent itself to those golds, oranges, browns, and reds.
I immediately looked to an autumn setting. The sun-lit foliage provides the perfect foundation for a warm scheme. To stand against this backdrop, I chose a moose. Consequently, the animal, the field, and the woods - exist harmoniously within the necessary warm spectrum.
As a proud Canadian, painting such an iconic animal, subtly accompanied by our national flag, felt like a natural choice.
Here is a small peek into the painting process:
Even though it was part of a larger project, I approached "Quiet Sentinel" with the intention that it could also stand completely on its own. I wanted it to be a complete scene - a reflection of Canadian spirit, and of a moment of peace, and watchfulness in the wilderness. The title, "Quiet Sentinel," aims to reflect that sense of a grounded, observant presence amidst the gentle beauty of an autumnal landscape.
Thank you so much for visiting. Wishing everyone a wonderful and peaceful day.
