This version of the owl leans into the natural warmth of the wood. Instead of paint, layers are built using custom mixed stains, allowing the grain to remain part of the composition. Each layer is stained separately so the tones shift subtly across the form, creating depth while keeping everything grounded in the material itself.

I also like how the owl almost disappears into the wood. The grain and geometry start to camouflage the figure, like it is emerging from the forest itself.

Owls have long been symbols of intuition and quiet awareness. A watcher in the dark, seeing what others might miss.