True North (2026) Original Oil Painting by Angie Wright

This painting is about that stoic, steady place within us that always knows the way. A powerful lion emerges through a flow of colour and movement, its presence calm yet unwavering, as if anchored by something deeper than the surface. There is energy in the brushwork, but also a sense of control and direction, a balance between motion and stillness.
Painted in oil on canvas, the piece is built with rich, expressive layers of paint. Sweeping, confident strokes create the movement of the mane, while subtle shifts in colour bring depth and form to the face. The texture of the oil adds a tactile quality, allowing the painting to feel both immediate and enduring.
For me, this work is about trust in your own direction, even when everything around you is shifting. It speaks to that inner compass we all carry, the place where clarity, strength and calm come together.

Materials used:

Oil on canvas

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 60 x 60 x 2cm (unframed) / 60 x 60cm (actual image size)
• Ready to hang
• Signed on the front
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: Animals and birds