Stephen Moody’s Stone Cold Eyes is a commanding 36" x 48" oil painting that fuses human spirit with the eternal strength of the earth. From a weathered rock facade emerges an ancient, elongated visage—serene yet profoundly contemplative—its piercing eyes gazing through the veil of time. Rich umbers, ochres, siennas, browns, oranges, and yellows layer across the surface, crowned by rounded stone-like forms that deepen the communion with nature. Here, the boundary between humanity and landscape dissolves, inviting you into a timeless realm where a Native American guardian spirit seems eternally etched into Monument Valley’s stoic buttes.
Born from the awe-inspiring grandeur of Monument Valley, this piece celebrates the enigmatic beauty at the intersection of man and nature—the dance of permanence and impermanence, where ancient rivers of time carve untold sagas into stone. It challenges perception, blurring portrait and landscape to evoke a deep, soulful connection to the land and its hidden stories.
The painting’s captivating depth arises from its expressive abstract brushwork. In my abstract expressionist approach, fluid yet deliberate strokes merge observed reality with impressionistic freedom, creating intricate cracks, highlights, and contours that mimic the weathered patience of stone itself. This mark-making brings warmth and life to the canvas, shifting subtly with light to reveal new layers of mystery and resonance.
Over time, Stone Cold Eyes will serve as a powerful anchor in your space, offering daily grounding, quiet wisdom, and a sense of timeless belonging. Whether displayed in a living room, study, or entryway, its stoic presence will inspire reflection and conversation, growing ever more meaningful as it becomes part of your own story.
Details:
- Medium: Original oil on canvas
- Size: 36" x 48"
- Technique: Abstract expressionist brushwork merging reality with impressionistic strokes for textured cracks, highlights, and emotional depth
- Framing: Unframed (professional custom framing options available upon request)
- Availability: One-of-a-kind original painting
- Shipping: Free shipping within the USA
As an artist drawn to the spiritual resonance between humanity and the natural world, I channel reverence, mystery, and personal journeys into every piece through layered color and expressive form. Stone Cold Eyes stands as an invitation to listen for the earth’s ancient whispers.
I invite you to reflect: What hidden stories or ancestral connections do those stone cold eyes stir within you? How might this timeless guardian bring strength, serenity, and profound presence into your own sacred space?
