The Hidden Things

​Take a good look - you won't ever be seeing this owl again!
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Introducing my latest Arizona Burrowing Owl painting, destined for a new piece of Desert Trash art.  I wanted to give you a chance to see this one before I cover him up with trash.  (LOL - only small bits of him will be visible in the final creation).

So why did I paint his whole body only to cover it up?

I had a very philosophical Dad (that I miss discussing the obscure and hidden things of life with). It's his influence that stirs up curiosity in me, and in my art.  I love knowing the science behind living things.  I enjoy exploring the structural aspect, on a scientific level.  These are beautiful hidden things to me.

So I'm giving a wholeness to this owl even though he's not meant to be seen. It's a lot like how we are. There's a lot to us that's not shown publicly, but is an important part of who we are.  It's good to acknowledge, on a regular basis, the structure or core of what makes our life important and remember it for our own wholeness, even though it might not be readily seen by others.