
The Sentinel
On the windswept mountain she
Watches and waits
A charge she did not ask for
But stoically accepts
Her people she will defend with
Power and grace
Never failing in her watch
And if death should cross her
He must be prepared to chance his fate
For she is ready
To battle
-David Maxwell Maples
I love this painting. To be honest, it is one of the most powerful paintings I have done to date. I painted this in an effort to portray a guardian figure and explore a strong female figure, one with a hint of mystery and mysticism to her. Choosing to put her against a simple sky, one that helped to bring her to the forefront of the viewer's thoughts.
This digital painting is available as three separate editions:
13x19 sized limited edition of 50 - printed on Velvet Fine Art Paper. These have been signed and numbered by the artist.
13x19 sized limited edition of 100 - printed on Semi Gloss photo paper. These have been signed and numbered by the artist.
8x10 sized unlimited edition - printed on High Gloss Photo paper.