In a thicket of roses, under a sky still humming with new moon dreams, a hedgehog sits cradling a single bloom. Around it — not quite seen, not quite touched — the outline of a crow wraps like a feathered cloak. A spirit of watchfulness, of old forest magic.

The hedgehog is the hero of this tale, small but steadfast, stitched with the quiet bravery of those who carry gardens and storms in their hearts. The crow’s presence is both shield and whisper, a reminder that unseen guardians are often near. Two spirits woven together: one of earth, one of air. A quiet strength, a whispered protection.

Soft pinks, misty grays, and dusky golds blend together like a song remembered from childhood. A painting full of resilience, tenderness, and wild companionship — perfect for anyone who knows that magic often comes in the gentlest of forms.

Details:

• Medium: Acrylic, chalk, oil pastel, pencil

• Size: 16” x 20” on wrapped canvas

• Inspiration: A hedgehog in a rose patch under a new moon.

• Subject: Hedgehog holding a rose, protected by crow energy.

• Style: Maximalist nature scene, detailed plants