This painting measures 48 x 48 x 2.25 inches. I begin with graphite drawing on the wood surface, adding multiple layers of oil paint, washes, glazes, and metal-leaf.  Each of my paintings has about 30 layers.  The edges of this painting are also leafed.

"Midnight Owls & Buck" features a White Tail Buck nesting by two Barn Owls on a hot Southern South Carolina Night - It's hard to tell from the photo but the large leaves in the center of the painting are leafed in gold and shimmer when you walk by.  I love this piece:)