The Inheritance foretells the failed legacy of humanity, its crowning glory ablaze in a wildfire atop the head of a child. The little girl is innocent, but like all children of the future, she has no choice in the burden of this bequest. It’s not all bleak, for there are seeds of hope: tiny pinecones gilded in 24k gold, to set this terrible tiara, because hope is pure.

The Inheritance is a pure watercolour painting—all whites are the white of the clay panel, there is no white paint. Granulating pigments and gold in the background shimmer and vibrate freely while the subject is rendered with care. 24k gold leaf has been applied to the tiny pinecones at the base of the tiara, with clever shaping on the wings. The process of creating this painting is documented on my Instagram. This artwork is for someone who loves and appreciates thought-provoking imagery in the style of magical realism. I’m grateful to my muse for this painting, Finn Little aged nine.

Watercolour, 16 × 20”, painted with professional light-fast pigments, on Ampersand Aquabord (clay panel). The front of this artwork is protected with Krylon UV-Resistant varnish, Golden Isolation Coat, and Krylon UV Archival gloss varnish. It has a 1” deep cradled panel which has been stained in deep brown walnut colour and waxed, ready to hang. The painting is signed by me, JC Little, on the front and has the title and date on the back. I will include a certificate of authenticity with this painting. Because of its varnished surface, it must be specially packaged for shipping and therefore a shipping and handling surcharge is added. As with all artwork, to preserve the painting from deterioration, display away from direct sunlight and humidity.

Actual colours may vary from those shown here depending on the device you are using to view the painting. All copyright, reproduction/duplication rights, and artist’s resale rights are reserved by the artist JC Little. This painting will be sold with the condition that the artist may show the painting in an art gallery or other art show setting.