Where the Gentle Breezes Blow

Real life observation is always a first step for me, and in initial drawings from observation I had to be at the source numerous times, which included taking many photographs, as well. This original Acrylic on Canvas painting titled, “Where the Gentle Breezes Blow,” is meant to take the viewer to the top of this snag tree to appreciate the stirring beauty of strength in unity in this family of Bald Eagles. The fledglings enjoyed exploring the nest, often balancing precariously on the edge, while both parents spent a lot of energy guarding them. This weathered snag tree is situated along the old railway line between Okanagan Falls and Vaseux Lake on the west side of the valley. In this painting the colours are achieved through glazing by building up thin layers of colour.