Are We There Yet? acrylic on canvas, 16″x20″, $850 framed
$850.00
Every parent has heard these words, and every child has uttered them. Are We There Yet? has fun with this timeless scenario, capturing a common merganser parent as it confidently carries three ducklings on its back across the water. While the title playfully transposes a universal human experience onto wildlife, the instinct to protect, guide, and safeguard our young remains a profound truth shared by both humankind and our feathered friends.
The composition highlights my signature blending of Post-Impressionism, subtle surrealism, and Woodland art. By placing the realistic ducks against a highly stylized backdrop, the canvas pulses with graphic energy. I built the setting sun and sky from a dense tapestry of vibrant orange, pink, and yellow pointillist dabs, which contrast sharply against the rhythmic purple and blue mosaic patterns of the water. This bold juxtaposition transforms a familiar shoreline evening into a joyful narrative celebrating the enduring bonds of family in the wild.
