Red Tailed Hawk Original Wildlife Painting Side Eye

Some moments draw you in quietly—unexpected, yet hard to look away from.

Part of the Urban Wildlife art collection, Side Eye captures a Red-tailed Hawk in a more subtle, intimate expression. The sideways glance creates a sense of curiosity and engagement—less commanding than expected, yet all the more compelling because of it.

Painted with expressive brushwork, warm browns and soft tans are layered with a hint of rusty orange, emerging against a cool, abstract blue background. The color palette brings a sense of serenity while allowing the personality of the bird to take center stage.

There’s something unexpectedly approachable in this moment—a reminder that even the most powerful and majestic creatures can carry a sense of gentleness and endearing presence that draws us closer.

With its neutral palette and engaging presence, Side Eye works beautifully in a bedroom, hallway, or smaller space—anywhere it can bring a moment of nature's beauty and warmth into the everyday.

This 8" x 10" artwork will ship unframed. It has been painted with professional quality oil paint and mixed media on gallery wrapped canvas with finished, painted edges so it can be displayed unframed if desired. Items other than the painting in photographs are for illustration only and will not ship with the art.  All of my art is copyrighted to me and copyrights are not transferable with sale.