Deer and Magic

I love the idea that there are nature spirits out there living in harmony with everything that surrounds them. I think that's what I was thinking when I painted this lovely girl. The horns on her forehead mirror the horns of the deer behind her, and her buckskin outfit is trimmed in leaves. 

This was the first time I ever attempted painting birch trees. I like the spare look of birch, don't you? So pretty in the winter chill!

This picture isn't the best, too much glare on the painting but it's the best picture I have of this pumpkin. If anyone knows how I can get a good photo of a shiny pumpkin without the glare I'd love to hear from you!