#108 – Sapphire

Sapphire, a close up portrait of a barred owl. This stunning painting is one of my most iconic pieces to date. This painting was named in acknowledgement of the winding blue pigments detailing the owl’s mesmerizing eyes. The highly detailed plumage of the owl leads your eyes all around the painting, and finally directly to its gaze. Enjoy a maze of rich colours including ochre brown, burnt sienna, anthraquinone blue and titan cream. The owl is pictured at night, and the cyan blue and slate grey pigments throughout reflect this.