Squirrel’s Gambit captures a small, focused moment—a squirrel mid-move in a quiet game of chess. The scene is simple but intentional, playing on the idea of instinct, timing, and decision.
Created in soft pastel on paper, the piece has a soft, layered texture with controlled detail in the fur and chess pieces. The warm tones of the squirrel contrast with the cooler background, keeping the focus on the interaction.
It’s a light narrative piece with a subtle sense of humor, grounded in observation with a hint of imagination.
This painting is part of the Fablewood collection.
