The Word tells us to think on good things -- Whatever is true, noble, pure or lovely, think on such things as these (paraphrase). Phil. 4:8. In painting a subject, I try to think on good things, the beauty of God's Creation, our fellow inhabitants of earth sent as messengers or to give us hope and inspiration.
"Tricolor Heron" is a piece that many of my fellow artists have described as a Masterpiece, and it has received significant awards. I have been blessed to meet this stunningly beautiful creature in nature, and to witness its significance within the Web of Life.