Long Eared Sage

20 x 24 inches acrylic and oil on canvas.

Marked by the trials of the night, the sage carries a steadiness that has been tested and kept. This is not knowledge gathered from comfort, but understanding shaped by friction and endurance. The darkness has left its imprint, yet it has not diminished the clarity of the gaze. In this work, guidance is not forceful or urgent; it is grounded, measured, and present. The owl stands composed amid uncertainty, embodying the kind of wisdom that does not promise ease, but offers orientation when the ground feels unsteady.