This original oil painting depicts a Great Horned Owl depicted against a silver leaf background looking up at the moon. No detail has been spared in this striking dignified pose in profile, and the owl’s personality comes to the fore. The owl’s ear, eye, and orbital “cheek” are embellished with gold leaf, and the artist added shell gold accents as well. “Hoot at the Moon” glitters like a jewel, and the full beauty and detail of this painting are difficult to capture in photos. Please see the attached video in order to gauge the beautiful shine of the silver and gold leaf.
This oil painting was painted by wildlife artist Michael Scott Phillips using traditional painting methods. The work was painted on a linen-wrapped birch panel that provides the ultimate in stability, insuring that the painting will not deform or crack for well over a century if properly displayed and/or stored in the correct conditions. All of the base materials were hand-crafted by the artist prior to beginning work on the painting. All pigments used are color-fast and will not fade if protected from direct sunlight. Real 22 karat gold and silver leaf were used. The painting is protected by a varnish called Gamvar from Gamblin Colors.
The painting itself is 16″ (h) x 12″ (w) in size. The work is currently unframed. Contact me for details on framing if you’re interested in purchasing the painting and would like to receive it framed. Shipping size may vary depending on frame details.
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