Fox Art Painting Van Gogh seed heads and thin blades

seed heads and thin blades of grass are suggested rather than drawn

sheer curtains and pale timber furniture

the scene feels like a tranquil corner of an old European estate at the start of a warm day

Veils of soft mist curl between the ridges

and warm up a plain grey wall

Fox Art Painting Van Gogh seed heads and thin bladesRendered in the manner of a classical oil study, this red fox stands in full profile against a muted, smoky backdrop. Its russet flanks are worked in confident brushstrokes, deepening to near black on the slender legs and brightening to a snowy ruff at the throat. The magnificent tail sweeps low behind, tipped with cream, while the painterly grey brown ground dissolves softly into the misty surround. There is a poised, almost regal composure to the