Silent Morning

Ears perked, every muscle tense, but no flight reflex yet—it's this state between stillness and alertness that fascinates me most about deer. The brown-gold tones in the background are meant to evoke the feeling of a quiet morning, just before the forest awakens.

Photos can only partially capture the transparency, depth, and subtle color nuances of a watercolor. In person, the original appears even more intense due to its translucency and detailed texture.