Golden Hour

$12,200.00

One of my new favorite pieces to date!
48x60” • Oil on canvas

Painting this guy was SO much fun! I’ve painted a lot of bison over the years, but with this one, I wanted to push things — experimenting with a black background and playing with harsher light and bold color. I’ve always loved the tension between abstract color and realism, but for me, it goes deeper than that. It’s the balance of planning vs. impulse. Rules vs. doing whatever the hell you want. It’s about meeting in the middle to create something whole — and that’s what I love most.

Honestly, it didn’t all go smoothly at first. The scale felt off, the eyes looked too cartoonish, and the lighting felt too harsh (though probably just in my head). I ended up doing an online critique with you all, and I couldn’t love the final piece more.

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Dreamlike, whimsical, and full of life

Averi creates heartfelt, vibrant paintings with integrity to subject matter and her own creative expression. Each piece is a story, mingling colors, textures, and inspiration. 

Meet Averi

“What matters most is how the piece moves you. What emotions or memories does it call to mind? I paint what I love, in the hopes that a painting might become something you love. Because we all deserve more beauty and inspiration, more opportunities to seek and cherish the light and warmth of being alive on this earth together.”