Tiva the Nightingale
12 x 12 inches. Oil on wood panel.
Tiva the Nightingale is the first painting in the Familiars series.
Among all birds, the nightingale posseses one of the most beautiful songs, and there have been many stories told about the nightingale's enchanting voice.
Autumn represents the changing of the year, the liminal space between this world and the other world. A time of loss, but also a time of dreaming.
The oak represent strength, endurance, and protection. In druidic lore, it was often regarded as the king of all trees.