The Prey

Artist Statement: In my piece, “The Prey,” I illustrate a scene of conflict as a mountain lion is trying to reach her cubs, when a lone hunter crosses her path. I created this piece using oil paint, of which I experimented with for the first time. I was inspired by the techniques of Daniel Gerhartz, and other painters who use visible brush strokes and a painterly style. I mainly focused on contrast by using the complementary colors orange and blue, each created by two different light sources in a dark environment.