I was unable to post the detail of the subject matter from the painting Life Force in one post – maybe the images were too big – anyway – that’s why there is two posts for this painting.

Detail of raven:

I finally finished it.  This painting began from an unpleasant dream I had — I just kept thinking about the dream and so I decided to paint it.  I used a discarded painting and I’m glad I didn’t gesso over the background because I think it adds something to the whole concept.  Acrylic 24×36 inch Canvas.