Listen to the Wild: Gouache painting on Cotton Rag Paper

This original gouache painting captures a quiet moment in nature, showing a beautiful fox standing among tall grasses in a peaceful meadow. The background is painted in deep, soft greens that create a calm, evening-like atmosphere, making the warm, reddish-brown fur of the fox stand out. The fox has a graceful, alert pose as if it’s listening to the sounds around it, ready to notice any movement in its surroundings. Each brushstroke carefully brings out the texture of the fox’s fur and the fine details of the surrounding grasses, making the scene feel alive and inviting.

Materials and Dimensions:

The painting is created on high-quality cotton rag paper, known for its durability and texture, which adds to the rustic charm of the artwork. The paper features decal edges, giving it a unique, handcrafted look.
Dimensions: Approximately 11cm x 15cm, making it a compact and versatile piece. Signed on the artwork.
The piece is sealed with cold wax, ensuring a matte finish and providing additional protection to the artwork.
A 360gsm white backing sheet, 14.8cm x 21 cm (A5) is included for added support and framing ease.

Processes and Techniques:
This painting is made with care and attention to detail using gouache paint, which gives it soft, natural colours and a smooth, matte finish. Each brushstroke is thoughtfully placed to capture the fox’s graceful posture, the subtle shades in its fur, and the movement of the grasses around it. After painting, a layer of cold wax is added to protect the artwork, giving it a slight sheen and helping it last longer while keeping its soft texture.

Where and How It Can Be Used:
This small, peaceful artwork can add warmth and a sense of nature to various spaces in your home:
This painting looks lovely in a cozy area like a reading nook, a quiet bedroom wall, or a hallway. It can also be a charming part of a gallery wall, adding a bit of nature’s calm to your collection.
The calm feeling of the painting makes it a great addition to spaces where you want a relaxing mood, like a living room, home office, or meditation space.
This painting also makes a unique and meaningful gift for anyone who loves nature or art, offering a beautiful, peaceful reminder of the natural world.