Majestic stag in a Scottish Highland sunrise oil painting

An expressive Alla Prima oil painting of the Scottish Highlands at dawn. Thick, juicy impasto brushstrokes create a textured landscape of rolling hills covered in vibrant purple heather and deep green moss. In the background, rugged, mist-shrouded mountains are rendered in cool violet and slate blue tones. A majestic stag is the main focal point. The sky is a dramatic mix of soft golds and stormy greys, with 'sky holes' peeking through the clouds. The painting features visible, energetic brushwork and a strong focus on light and shadow values rather than fine lines, capturing a fresh, spontaneous atmosphere with rich, unblended colour notes.