The Chase is On II – Pheasants

This scene depicts a sudden burst of motion in a quiet winter landscape as ring-necked pheasants explode into flight across fresh snow. Their rich copper, gold, and emerald plumage contrasts sharply with the cool whites and blues of the frozen marsh. In the background, a red fox pauses mid-stalk, partially concealed by frosted grasses—its presence the unseen catalyst for the dramatic flush. The composition balances tension and beauty, capturing that split second when instinct, survival, and the raw energy of nature collide. The painting conveys both the vulnerability and brilliance of wildlife in winter, where stillness can instantly turn into chaos.

“The Chase is On II – Pheasants” chosen by the Society of Animal Artists for the 2009 Art and the Animal Exhibition and National Museum Tour.