I Love You Deerly

A dramatic silhouette of a large elk or stag viewed from behind, its massive dark antlers spreading upward against a pale grey-white background, with a single vivid red cardinal perched at the top as the sole point of color. The composition is centered and vertically oriented, with dark grasses and reeds framing the base. The palette is almost entirely monochromatic — deep charcoal black and soft grey — punctuated strikingly by the red bird. The mood is atmospheric, mysterious, and slightly haunting, with expressive brushwork and bold contrast that lend the piece a moody, gothic-naturalist quality.