Braving the Storm

16x20" Mixed Media/Oil on professional grade gallery wrapped canvas, 1 1/2" depth

“Fate whispers to the warrior, 'You can not withstand the storm. ' The warrior whispers back, 'I am the storm.” —Unknown

This piece epitomizes a storm in multiple ways.

Until a few days before I finished this piece, it sat in my studio untouched for a year, 80% complete, serving as a constant reminder that I failed to paint it well to begin with. Every painting has had its difficult phases, but this one was a doozy. I repainted the background a couple times, and the original snowy owl I chose was just not translating well onto the canvas. I decided it was time to ‘brave the storm’, regroup with a new plan, and push through my barriers.

Looking at the finished piece, I see the reinvented owl, now standing strong amongst the swirling blizzard.

Resistance can be one of the toughest things we face, as it can cripple us into a world of self doubt. But if we choose to push through the storm full of barriers, a breakthrough is waiting for us on the other side.

Specifications:

• Artist-grade oil paint used for intense color, depth, and longevity
• Heavy duty, archival-quality natural cotton canvas, gallery wrapped on a professionally-constructed frame using 1.5" profile kiln-dried stretcher bars
• Varnished with Gamvar gloss varnish by Gamblin for long-lasting protection
• Sides of the canvas have been finished with either a continuation of the painting or a solid color to complement the painting
• Mounting hardware included, ready to hang
• Artist signature will be included on the front of the painting
• Artist signature, date, and painting title will be included on the back of the painting
• An artist-signed Certificate of Authenticity will accompany the artwork
• Payment plans available - refer to FAQ page for details