Chooks going on a stroll flock of sheep embodying the essence of spontaneity

embodying the essence of spontaneity and creativity

This lilac bush grows in my backyard from a small cutting I planted over twenty years ago

emphasizing the subject's intensity

and layered composition

I took a number of photographs of the scene and used these as the basis for this painting

Chooks going on a stroll flock of sheep embodying the essence of spontaneityThis painting captures an everyday rural moment through expressive texture and movement. Built with layered, gestural brushstrokes and earthy tones, the chickens emerge as energetic forms rather than detailed subjects. The work celebrates the quiet rhythm of rural life, inviting viewers to feel the atmosphere, memory, and connection to the land rather than observe a literal scene.