ABOUT THIS PIECE:  I have long admired self-taught artists for the freedom of their expressions.  The energy I see in their work.  The exuberance and lack of inhibition.  I have been working towards that aim for some time now and I think the recent painting I completed title Dreaming Trees was a step closer to how I want to express myself as an artist.  I appreciate my education, but I want to get past it.  To get back to the pure joy I felt as a child when I had new art supplies and time to myself.  This fun drawing is a step in that direction for me.

I love how the different layers of color show through around the edges of the bat.  And those strong bold colors feel powerful to me.  Like medicine that works.

Bats often appeared in Native American spiritual lore as symbols of rebirth and renewal.  Perhaps because they sleep hanging upside down in a position similar to a baby in the womb.  Bats have always been important to me.  Good charms to have around.  I am especially fond of them lately as I feel my life changing, a new era beginning.

This bat and I are both apprehensive about change but we know it will be good in the end.

I hope this colorful expressive drawing brings you joy and comfort as you contemplate change or rebirth.

HOW IT WAS MADE:  I have been working in oil pastels for many years now and have learned different techniques for layering colors.  Each piece takes hand cramping concentration and lots of elbow grease, but I absolutely love the results.  Oil pastels are one of my favorite media to work in.

DISPLAY OPTIONS:  This image was created on white acid-free mat board.  It is sprayed with fixative, but the surface is still very fragile.  You will want to frame your new drawing to protect your investment.  To frame your artwork affordably, you can buy a ready-made frame at your local home or discount store and then bring the frame with the drawing to a custom-framer.  The framer can mat the piece to fit the frame.

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Fine art (giclee) prints of this image are now available for just $39.95 each.  These prints are produced with fancy archival pigmented inks on velvety, acid-free, luster paper. This combination of inks and paper are graded to last more than 120 years without fading if displayed away from strong direct sunlight.  To purchase a REPRODUCTION of this image, please use the button immediately below these words.  (To purchase more than one print of this piece, simply click the button once to add it to your cart and then change the quantity before checking out.)

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