Haar & Horns, 8.5x5.5 Acrylic Painting, 11x14 matted, Abstract Highland Cow

"Haar and Horns" was born from a love of wild things—especially the resilient spirit of the Highland cow. Painted during a season of reflection, this piece captures nature's untamed beauty and the emotional texture of solitude and strength. The title is a nod to the Scottish word haar, a coastal fog that rolls in soft and silent—mysterious, moody, and quietly powerful—just like the stories we all carry.

Using expressive brushwork and bold palette knife textures, I layered vibrant turquoise, gold, and earthy reds across the Highland cow’s shaggy form. Snow-like splatters and abstract markings evoke both a wintry landscape and the feeling of being half-seen through memory or mist. It's a portrait of perseverance and presence—of standing tall even in the fog.

This piece is for the wild-hearted—for those who know beauty lives in the in-between.

Details:

Original acrylic painting on heavy watercolor paper
Double matted and ready for framing
Artwork size: 8.5"x 5.5"
Matted size: 11"x 14"
Varnished for protection and vibrance
Signed by the artist
Ships flat in protective packaging and sleeve

Let "Haar and Horns" bring a touch of wilderness, texture, and soulful color to your space.

My paints and embellishments are of the highest archival quality to ensure the longevity of this work of art for years to come.

Each creation that I present to the world is a labor of love with a unique story that evolved with many studio hours and underlayers of paint—building it, shaping it, and embellishing it with a variety of mediums.
It would truly be an honor to have this original creation become a part of your life.

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