The Shepherd's Visitation

How special are these shepherds who are watching their flocks and not only have an angel come to visit them and probably be one of the first people told of Christ's birth. Being a Shepherd probably was a family trade and therefore would have a variety of ages and both male and female. This was the time of year where the new lambs would be born and need to be watched over and protected. I wanted to show the important significance of that and the blessing they received of the heavenly visitor.

This is a night painting of shepherds watching over their flocks in open fields. Clouds are in the sky with stars and an angel, who is not in painting, is illuminating the shepherds and nearby sheep. The shepherds are holding staff and there are 5 shepherds depicted.

Reproduced from the artist's original artwork of Gouache on paper 11 x 5.5. Painted 2023.

Brandon Gonzales has made fresh and significant contributions to the world of plein air painting and fine art. After graduating from Art Center College of Design, he has spent 10 years working as a matte painter and concept artist in the entertainment industry. His love of painting and drawing led him to obtain a Masters in Fine Art Degree in Painting from LCAD.

His unique artistic background has helped him develop a sharp eye for detail, evident in his expressive brush strokes and the accurate, yet stunning colors of his paintings. Since his return to traditional painting, he has received various awards including the Best of Show in the LPAPA Next Generation Invitational, Master Class Winner in the Art Muse Contest and 2nd place in the CAC Small on the Wall for Fall and in the LPAPA Town & Country Competitions. His years working as a matte painter, has nurtured an uncommon ability to see complexities and nuances around him. This ability coupled with his painterly style results in an uncommon freshness and energy. A current resident of Utah, Brandon Gonzales shares his love of nature and art with his wife and their 7 children.

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