The work of louise mcnaught takes its inspiration form the natural world raising the status of animals and creatures to the majestic and sublime mcnaught creates bold images using striking colour and compositional techniques for spirit of the night silver a magisterial owl takes centre stage peering wisely from the print mcnaughts attention to detail is striking using a palette of earthy brown burnt orange and charcoal grey she has filled in every feather with dappled brush strok