This mixed-media painting on 12x6 plywood depicts a hawk in profile, perched on a branch. The bird's robust form dominates the right side of the wooden panel, its body rendered in a rich and textured mix of golden-browns, ochres, and deep blacks. I have used a visible impasto technique to build up the paint, creating a thick, almost sculptural surface that gives the impression of individual feathers. The hawk's intense gaze and powerful, hooked beak convey a sense of focus and predatory majesty, capturing a moment of stillness before a potential strike. The background is a cool, muted gray-blue, with streaks of white that suggest a wintery or foggy atmosphere, setting a solemn and contemplative mood that contrasts with the bird's inherent energy. A unique dimension is added to the piece through the use of different materials. The branch on which the hawk is perched is not merely painted; it is embellished with a three-dimensional, gravel-like material. This gives the branch a rough, realistic texture that stands out against the smoothness of the plywood and the painted feathers.
This mixed-media painting on 12x6 plywood depicts a hawk in profile, perched on a branch. The bird's robust form dominates the right side of the wooden panel, its body rendered in a rich and textured mix of golden-browns, ochres, and deep blacks. I have used a visible impasto technique to build up the paint, creating a thick, almost sculptural surface that gives the impression of individual feathers. The hawk's intense gaze and powerful, hooked beak convey a sense of focus and predatory majesty, capturing a moment of stillness before a potential strike. The background is a cool, muted gray-blue, with streaks of white that suggest a wintery or foggy atmosphere, setting a solemn and contemplative mood that contrasts with the bird's inherent energy. A unique dimension is added to the piece through the use of different materials. The branch on which the hawk is perched is not merely painted; it is embellished with a three-dimensional, gravel-like material. This gives the branch a rough, realistic texture that stands out against the smoothness of the plywood and the painted feathers.
