The Frightened Turkey – Oil Markers on Unstretched Canvas, 60 X 32 In

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Description

This abstract composition unfolds like a fantastical parade of creatures and emotions, all flowing within a tall, vertical landscape of … Read more This abstract composition unfolds like a fantastical parade of creatures and emotions, all flowing within a tall, vertical landscape of movement. Fine, wandering lines form whimsical figures that stretch, curl, and intertwine, while blocks of soft blues, bright greens, warm reds, and gentle yellows invite the viewer into a world that feels both playful and surreal. Shapes spill into one another—elongated bodies, bird-like silhouettes, floating hands, and delicate dotted forms—suggesting a narrative without ever defining it.
The “frightened turkey” itself appears as a humorous, expressive presence within the maze of forms, part of a larger dreamlike ecosystem where every figure seems to react, whisper, gesture, or transform. The work feels alive, as if energy is constantly traveling through each contour, connecting one character to the next.

I love this piece because it captures spontaneity at its purest. Every line feels like a moment of discovery, every shape a character emerging from imagination. The vertical format enhances the sensation of motion—like watching a story climb upward as new beings appear and interact. It’s a joyful, humorous work full of personality and surprise, embodying the freedom and fluidity I cherish in drawing with oil markers.

Materials and Size
Created with oil markers on unstretched canvas, this artwork measures 60 x 32 inches. See less