The Blue Sentinel

A California Scrub-Jay stands sentinel on a bare twig, its cobalt crown and tail catching cool light while a faint blue necklace traces the edge of a soft, sandy breast. Painted in fine brushed linework under layers of soft acrylic glazing, the piece balances precise feather detail against open, breathing canvas — capturing the quiet vigilance jays are known for, one sharp eye fixed on something beyond the frame.