Dangerous Refreshment

Both a scout and his mount stop for a drink along a pristine stream. But during their refreshment the scout sees movement in the distance that warrants concern.

I call this new style Western Impressionism, combining cold wax and oil paint. Cold wax is a form of beeswax that is blended with a solvent to make a thick, fast-drying paste. This is used to create a variety of layers which can be sculpted and scraped to create interesting textures and interactions of color.