Striker
16” x20” original acrylic painting on canvas
Poised to strike, this Green Heron is the most elegant of acrobatic hunters.
Did you know that a bird can balance like this? It’s like this guy found a branch that would act as a springboard, launching him toward his target when the timing is just right. The light catches the green on the top of his head and bounces off the side, accentuating the undertones of rich maroon.
Neck stretched straight, I imagine that while he’s at work there is not a thing that can move him from his focus.
©2021 Alexis Castillo
