A fox surges forward in a fluid burst of motion, its body stretched mid-stride as instinct and momentum take hold. Sharp ink lines and splashes of amber and rust animate the creature’s fiery coat. The composition leans into the direction of movement, allowing the fox to carve a swift path across the quiet, textured field. Suspended between stillness and pursuit, the painting captures that electric moment when focus narrows, the world falls away, and the wild pulse of the chase takes over. 48 x 36 in. Encaustic, fresco, watercolor, pencil, ink on cradled wood panel. Available directly through artist. Contact: richard@rjohnsonart.com