Eclipse

30" x 48"
Acrylic on Canvas
Ready-to-hang

In this painting, the elk becomes a vibrant embodiment of both myth and reverence, rendered in rainbow contours that illuminate its powerful form and connection to the natural world.

Inspired by Shinto principles, where nature is honored and imbued with spiritual presence, the elk represents a bridge between American wilderness and a deeply respectful, mystical worldview. His glowing eyes and expansive antlers suggest an ancient wisdom and otherworldly vitality, with contoured Colorado mountains and crescent moon offering a serene backdrop that anchors this piece in its unique dark landscape. This elk is not just a creature of the forest; it’s a guardian spirit, a symbol of nature's quiet strength and beauty, poised in a balance of Eastern and Western reverence.