The quiet devotion of presence and poise. Perched gracefully on a delicate tower of stones, the fantail rests with tender awareness—soft, centred, and gently radiant. There is a sweetness in its stillness, a kind of romantic reverence for the moment. Though small in stature, it emanates a quiet strength, holding space with the ease of one who belongs.
Its gaze is serene, not commanding but inviting—as though it sees beauty in everything it touches. The layered golds, dusky blues, and gentle floral textures bring a sense of warmth and depth, evoking the intimacy of a soft breeze or a slow breath in a sacred space.
This fantail doesn’t strive—it listens. It doesn’t conquer—it trusts. It reminds us that strength doesn’t always roar. Sometimes it rests lightly, perched in the heart of stillness, open to love, anchored in grace.
This romantic interpretation of the original Royal Gaze was commissioned for a private collector. Mixed-media on canvas, 36 x 48 inches.
