"A Telling Tail" 
 
16"x20"
 
 
In this homage to parenthood, A Telling Tail, captures a serene scene of a mother goose providing for her young by ducking below the waters surface; both to teach her littles to fish and to offer a food source in the process. At her side is her cluster of fluffy goslings paddling with determination to process her daily task.
 
This painting is not merely a depiction of nature, but a quiet meditation on the profound privilege of providing. The mother goose, vigilant yet calm, embodies the quiet strength of a caregiver—ever watchful, ever leading. Her path through the water is both literal and symbolic: carving a way forward for those who rely on her, ensuring they are safe, seen, and surrounded by love.
 
Each ripple in the pond echoes the small, often invisible acts of guidance and sacrifice that define parenthood. There is no grandeur in the task—only devotion. And yet, within the simplicity of this moment lies something sacred: the chance to shape a future by simply showing up, again and again.
 
A Telling Tail  invites the viewer to reflect on the quiet dignity of nurture—the honor of holding another life close, and the immeasurable gift of helping it grow.
 
 
* This original is finished in a gloss varnish to preserve and protect the painting from UV and dust. Frame is included.