This whimsical reindeer painting by Ellis Whitmore catches a reindeer standing still in a spruce forest, head up, antlers wide, as ribbons of northern lights roll across a lilac night sky. Every bit of it was laid with a palette knife, so the fur, the grass and the aurora all carry thick, chunky strokes you can almost feel.
The sky is where the knife work shines. Sage green and pale sky blue bands sweep over soft purple, and the tall spruces stand in simple dark shapes on either side. Down low, a bare branch holds a few crimson rowan berries, a small spark of red against the tan and ochre ground.
It suits anyone who loves wildlife, the far north, or a quiet winter scene with a little magic in it. It works as art at Christmas without shouting holiday, so it can stay up long after the decorations come down.
As canvas wall art, it looks warm in a cabin living room, above a fireplace, or in a hallway that needs a calm focal point. Pair it with your christmas holiday wall art in December, then let it carry the season through the rest of winter.