Necromancer Series: “The Golden Guardians” 6 of 8

Necromancer Series 6 of 8 | 12”x12”x.5”

Mediums: Acrylic paint and Gold leaf

Surface: Canvas

Year Finished: 2025

Guardianship is not only about standing tall — it is about being rooted together, carrying wisdom that spans generations.

Here, golden pines rise in luminous detail, crowded yet harmonious, their branches catching the day’s full light. Unlike the solitary trees of my earlier work, these form a collective, a forest that protects by connection, strength deepened by the unseen network beneath the soil. Their roots intertwine, warning, guiding, and holding one another; just as their crowns stretch skyward in unity. A radiant sun bursts across the valley, gilding the scene with warmth and clarity, bringing to life the guardianship found not in solitude, but in community.

“The Golden Guardians” was a journey of trust for me. My first sketches felt swampy and directionless, but starting again revealed new possibilities. For the first time, I painted pines in the light of day, layered land behind them for depth, and textured the hills until they felt alive with countless trunks. I leaned on guidance throughout, asking Alex how it looked through each stage, shaping and reshaping until the forest emerged as it was meant to: abundant, radiant, enduring.

This painting is for the soul who needs reminding that you are not alone in your growth. Like the forest, you are held in a network of wisdom — by roots seen and unseen, by guides and guardians who stand with you.