Ninja Bunny 

Lucia Heffernan painted "Ninja Bunny" in oil, which is one of the oldest and most established fine art mediums. Oil paint’s capacity for smooth blending and capturing light creates the soft, almost velvety fur of the rabbit, while its opacity gives richness to the dark rooftops and night sky. The artist's skill lies in manipulating the paint to create a sense of realism. The light of the full moon casts dramatic shadows, highlighting the detail in the bunny's fur. The artist uses subtle tonal variations to suggest depth and form. Although this is a very different subject than a traditional still-life, the technical process has a lot in common with it. This painting invites us to appreciate the artist's skill and the enduring power of oil paint to create illusions of reality. It challenges us to reconsider what we consider 'fine art.'