BIRDS OF PREY

Paintings of wild animals can range from detailed portraits to broad impressions with bold, almost gloppy brushstrokes that create a particular mood or atmosphere. In 'Haree Moment', Coheleach depicts a golden eagle swooping down on a snowshoe hare. The eagle's wingtips and the hare's bounding form are a blur of motion. To heighten the drama, he detailed the raptor's fierce expression and outstretched talons. The painting works because of its breathless spontaneity - it's like the viewer has just rounded a woodland trail to see the life and death drama unfold.