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Original: One-of-a-kind, not a print
Medium: Oil on canvas
Style: Realism / Naturalism
Subject: Wildlife in nature / A heron hunting for fish
Size: 20″ (W) x 27.5″ (H) x 0.8″ (D) / 50 x 70 x 2 cm (unframed)
Finish: Varnished for protection and richness
Canvas: Stretched, high-quality, ready to hang, Hardware provide
Signed: On the front by the artist
Certificate: Signed certificate of authenticity included
Framing: Sold unframed (framed image shown for display only)

Description:

At first glance, The Hidden Danger draws you into a radiant moment of triumph — a majestic heron stands proud by a sunlit river, holding a freshly caught fish in its beak. The air glows with serenity, the shimmering water reflects the forest canopy, and the scene feels like a celebration of nature’s grace.

But pause... and look deeper.

Tucked in the underbrush, almost invisible at first, a snake coils — poised to strike. Just as the heron revels in its hard-won prize, danger silently approaches. This painting unfolds like a visual fable, urging us to see beyond the surface. In nature, as in life, success often carries unseen risks.

This piece was inspired by a moment of quiet observation in the wild, where I witnessed how every creature — predator or prey — lives within a delicate, tense balance. My goal was to create more than just a wildlife scene; I wanted to tell a layered story. The painting was built up slowly with glazes, using light and shadow not only to model form, but to guide the viewer’s emotional journey.

🎨 Fun fact: The heron and the snake are painted from separate real-life studies I made over time. Their encounter never happened in nature — it was imagined to convey the deeper message of vigilance, power, and vulnerability in coexistence.

Added May 14, 2025

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