The Old Crane

The solitary heron stands majestically inside the circular that separates time into the "here" and "next". Meticulously, the artist portrays the poised elegance of the bird amid a tranquil waterscape. There's a subtle contrast between the heron's finely detailed feathers and the surrounding reeds.. The ring encircling the bird challenges viewers’ expectations, serving as his stage. The image captures a sense of peace, purpose, and loneliness.

FROM THE ARTIST: I watched him hunt along the waters' edge every morning. I got to know his quirks. Then one morning he didn't show up. He simply ended. I waited a bit, and missing him, did this portrait to thank him. Usually, when I draw the circle, it indicates 2 phases of time - the here and the next. It works really well in the story for this beautiful crane.