Shift your focus (Mixed media oil painting)

Where is your focus in every day life? How easily do you get distracted from the things that truly matter to you? This piece is an invitation to direct your attention toward what feels true and right for you, instead of letting yourself be pulled away from it.

The antelope (Oryx) symbolizes determination and following your own path, motivating you to stay committed to the things that matter most to you. The veins, which emerge visually and physically from the image, break up the rigid structures in which we often feel trapped. They also represent following your passion and what truly matters to you, rather than being distracted by the noise of the world.

The painting is done in many layers with structure paste, crackle paste, glue, acrylics and oils.

You can see the development process here: