Cecil the Stag cecil copper leaf and acrylic paint

copper leaf and acrylic paint on canvas

standing proudly amongst a moorland of ferns and bell heather

2cm wide and 4

This is a contemporary painting with tones of dark blues in the background

Cecil the Stag cecil copper leaf and acrylic paintCecil is a magnificent stag, standing proudly against his golden backdrop. He is emerging from the moorland of cotton grass and dominating the landscape. I was inspired to paint Cecil after a trip back to my childhood home in North Devon. Driving across rugged Exmoor I remembered the beautiful creatures which roam freely across the moors. I have been lucky enough to spot red deer and stags in the past and a sighting always brings such joy. Stags are