snowy owls always remind me (right on time it seems) that YES this currently quite winter world (in all the ways) is still ABSOLUTELY and wildly mystical- full of jaw dropping wonder and beauty. 
and it never fails that i always feel lucky / humbled / and wide awake with both awe and hope, whenever i encounter one of these seemingly otherworldly creatures, whose keen senses include superhero levels of sight, acute hearing, and wonderfully acrobatic flight skills.
they breed in the artic tundra 😳 and in the winter time head towards oceans or lakes.. but they also hang out around airport landing strips while giving the most badass + judge-y side eye ever recorded. 
plus they do the head spinny look around thing while not moving their bodies (like how owls do) which is always a Whoahhh move, in my book. 📕😍
8 x 8 
cradled birch panel
acrylics/ mixed media
UVA protective coat
 (so colors will POP! forevah evah)