Morning Reverie

Morning Reverie is an original acrylic painting depicting a red deer stag basking in the soft light of dawn. Flying birds drift above, and the scene is illuminated by warm yellow light breaking through pink and orange skies, with subtle hints of basil green. Textured modelling paste and touches of gold on the canvas give depth and detail to the landscape.

The work is influenced by the early morning sunlight in Irish parks and the nearly mystical presence of the red deer, the country’s only native deer species.

Painted in 2025, the piece captures a quiet, majestic moment of nature at first light.

Size: 50 × 50 cm
Framed size: 60 × 60 cm
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Surface: Textured with modelling paste and layered acrylic
Details: Gold accents
Original artwork