Komodo Seals the Deal is a masterpiece of unexpected companionship, where a stoic Komodo dragon—noble in its muted greys and sandy beiges—finds itself hosting an unlikely guest: a mischievous little seal perched gracefully atop its head. The fluid brushstrokes create a dreamlike haze, as if the dragon is pondering its life choices while the seal, entirely unbothered, surveys the scene like a tiny emperor of whimsy.

The composition is effortlessly balanced, with the dragon's broad, rounded form grounding the piece while the elongated, drifting silhouette of the seal adds a touch of levity. Gentle swirls and amorphous textures give the painting an ethereal quality, as though the duo might dissolve into the canvas at any moment—only to reappear elsewhere, sealing another mysterious deal in an alternate universe.

Whether this is an alliance, a moment of contemplation, or simply the result of fate’s peculiar sense of humor, one thing is certain: this painting invites a second look, a smirk, and possibly a conversation about the unspoken contracts between creatures of entirely different worlds.

40” x 40”, oil and charcoal on canvas