This is a beautiful subtle painting to see in person and I am disappointed that my scanner cannot adequately capture the nuances of this piece.  The bird is so light and hopeful and serene.  The colors are soothing.  This is a special painting and I hope it brings you peace.

How this artwork was created.....   This is a traditional brush painting. 

Mortality was painted on a gorgeous panel of Belgian linen bonded with traditional rabbit-skin glue to a ¼” thick piece of masonite. The linen was primed with top-grade, old school gesso. It is the perfect surface for detailed painting. The texture of linen is so much finer than canvas.  (I should note that I buy these panels already prepared in this way.  I did not glue the linen myself.)   The sides of the panel are painted to match.