The Night Huntress (2026) Original Watercolour by Anna Shabalova

There is a beauty that cannot endure the light of day. It exists only in the silence, in the exquisite entanglement of predatory feathers and nocturnal blossoms.
​She is an unwavering huntress, her gaze as sharp as a blade, yet veiling depths of ancient wisdom.
​Her crown is not merely a flower—it is the Epiphyllum oxypetalum, the "Queen of the Night." This ephemeral beauty blooms but once, only to fade at the first hint of dawn. She embodies that rare balance of feminine fragility and strength—the kind that reveals itself in its moment of peak radiance, however fleeting it may be, like a breath taken in the dark.
​A true Warrior, she hunts not only serpents but the shadows and secrets that hide in the gloom. She guards the fragile grace of her crown, knowing the value of every passing moment. Her power lies in her unpredictability; in her ability to be simultaneously ruthless and tender, wild and refined.
​This piece explores a feminine strength that needs no explanation. It simply exists.
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​Nature’s most delicate balance.
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Materials used:

Watercolor and ink

Details:

• Watercolour on Paper
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 30 x 40cm (unframed) / 30 x 40cm (actual image size)
• Signed certificate of authenticity
• Style: Graphic, illustrative and typographic
• Subject: Animals and birds