Small Animal Painting Van Gogh while ridged sand banks ripple

while ridged sand banks ripple across the shore like waves of their own

The pale petals and rich plum ground harmonise with mauve

Every whisker and tuft of fur is rendered in sharp photographic detail

lending a room warmth and a sense of unhurried calm

The contrast between the cool starlit darkness and the cosy golden glow gives the scene a quiet

Small Animal Painting Van Gogh while ridged sand banks rippleA young ferret peers straight out from a lichen dusted branch, its bright dark eyes wide with curiosity and its pink nose lifted to the air. The cream and chocolate mask of its face frames long pale whiskers that fan out against a glittering background of golden and blue bokeh. Soft sunlight catches the fine fur along its cheeks and the green leaves just beside it, giving the little animal a warm, almost spotlit presence. Photographed up close, the