"The Great Escape"

He took the first step without my noticing, then another, and another.  Slowly, I realize what’s coming, but I can not stop it. He doesn’t want to go, but he is drawn
further and further until suddenly he’s gone.

I imagine something close to a cloud allows him to ascend and he lets go of fear to take the ultimate great escape. Like every pet we let into our homes and hearts, Austin came and went. 

Oil painting over mixed media

22" x 28" traditional canvas

Ready to hang