Painting #27 of my Painting a Day project. I've been seeing a lot of foxes lately, so figured this was a good time to paint one! According to Ted Andrew's in his book, Animal Speak, there are 21 species of fox in the world. The Number 21 Tarot card is the World, a card that reflects a new world opening up; a beginning of a new creation process. Number 21 is also special to me as it is my birth day!

Foxes embody feminine energy and are masters at camouflage. Their realm is the "between times" of dusk and dawn, and they are said to be shapeshifters. Although they are members of the canine family, foxes are very cat-like in their behavior. They mate for life, but often spend long periods of time apart - up to five months, when the female has kits in the den. If you've ever heard a fox bark, it is a sound you never forget, Click here to listen.