The inspiration for Keeper of the Barn came from an unexpected encounter in Wilmington, North Carolina. A wildlife rescue organization had set up during a street fair, and one of their wildlife ambassadors was a Barn Owl named Karma. Seeing her up close gave me an opportunity to appreciate the remarkable details of a bird I rarely get to see so closely in the wild, and I knew I wanted to paint one.

I placed the owl overlooking an old barn and open field, where she seems perfectly at home—a quiet guardian watching over the landscape as evening approaches. Keeper of the Barn was selected for the 2026 North Carolina Wildlife Calendar.

The original of this painting is still available. If you are interested in purchasing it click on the Nature & Wildlife Page.

Limited-edition prints are available and only 200 are being sold. Prints are roughly 7.5" × 9.5" in a white mat with an overall size of 11" × 14". They come in a clear plastic sleeve along with a certificate of authenticity. This print fits in a standard 11" × 14" frame.