A multi-panel painting depicting a mythical journey. The top panel shows human and animal figures at a waterfall. The middle panel features goat-like figures climbing a mountain at sunset. The bottom panel displays various animals in a forest landscape.

Title: "The Sweet Berry Path" Medium: Acrylic or oil on wood panel or canvas (36x48” or larger) Optional: Use of natural pigment accents (e.g., ground huckleberry stain, ochres) for texture and cultural resonance. Composition Layout: The painting is structured in three narrative bands, flowing vertically like a scroll or a timeline, each layer revealing a part of the story. This mimics oral storytelling and traditional visual sequencing. Top Section – "The Challenge" Scene: A sweeping view of Kettle Falls and a gathering of animals. Characters: Eagle-Woman: Elegant and distant, perched high on a rocky overlook, watching the race begin. Animals: Fish Hawk, Buzzard, Magpie, Snake, Rabbit — each drawn with distinctive expressions, some prideful, some mocking. Goat Brothers: Standing together off to the side, eyes forward, holding a small offering of huckleberries, rejected and scattered at their feet. Mood: Competitive, judgmental, with muted tones and dramatic sky to set tension. Middle Section – "The Climb" Scene: A dynamic, diagonal mountain slope splits the canvas — a steep cliff no other animals could cross. Action: The goat brothers move as a unit, gracefully climbing, muscles taut, hooves sure. Below, other animals stumble or turn away. Details: The first huckleberry bush appears here, freshly planted and glowing subtly — an anchor of quiet triumph. Mood: Determination and motion; colors shift from cool greys to warm earths and deep greens, signaling transformation. See more