The Warrior Returns

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Inspired by my love of the Scottish highland country and the tales that are set there, 'The Warrior Returns' is a limited edition print. 

A while ago I had an idea for a painting - a fantasy knight returning from a campaign, looking down from a hillside to their castle that lay beside a lake, with a hunting bird flying above.  

As my ideas developed the setting became the wilds of Scotland; the knight, a highland warrior; the lake, a loch; his castle, a keep; and the bird a golden eagle.  

My mother happened to see it and told me it was inspired by Outlander - she’s a big fan, I’ve hardly heard of it… but she’s my mother so I can’t disagree  So I did some research and tweaked a couple of details in that direction (like making the warrior a red head and adding a second eagle for a bit of symbolism).