Three crows fly through a purple moonlit sky, gold, copper, and silver threads unraveling from their tails and weaving back together in the clouds below.
Threads of Fate was created for the 12th annual Crow Show at The Studio Door in Hillcrest, a national juried exhibition and one of San Diego's most beloved shows. This was my second year exhibiting in it. The painting explores what crows mean across cultures: omens, prophecy, the messengers that show up right before everything changes. The twisted metallic threads running through the composition are a nod to how fate is never really a solo act. The things that shape us rarely belong to us alone.
The piece lives in a palette of deep violet, soft lavender, and moonlit white, anchored by a glowing full moon and finished with real metallic ribbons of gold, copper, and silver that shift and catch the light as you move around it. Tiny gold stars scatter across the upper sky. It's moody and romantic at the same time.
The Details
Title: Threads of Fate
Medium: Original oil on canvas
Size: 18 x 24 inches, 1.5 inch deep gallery profile
Finish: Sides painted, ready to hang
Frame: Included. Black floater frame, professionally fitted
Year: 2026 Signed: Yes, signed on the front and verso
Certificate of Authenticity: Included
Shipping: Complimentary white-glove shipping, insured, with signature confirmation, within the continental US
Arrival: Ships within 5 business days of purchase
What You're Buying The original painting. This is the only original that exists and it will not be duplicated as another painting. The artist retains full copyright and reproduction rights, and the piece may be offered as signed limited edition prints in the future. Collectors of the original always receive priority notification before any prints are released.
Why Collectors Love This Piece A moody, symbolic work in a palette that reads both dramatic and romantic. The real metallic threads shimmer differently depending on the light in your room, giving the piece a quiet interactivity you won't get from any print. Strong presence at 18 x 24 without overwhelming a room. Lands beautifully in a bedroom, reading nook, entryway, or above a console. The floater frame finishes the piece in a way that feels gallery-ready the moment it arrives.
About the Artist Nik Boivin is a San Diego based painter working in abstract realism, portraiture, and queer art. His work has shown in national exhibitions including The Crow Show at The Studio Door, and his pieces live in private collections across the country. Learn more at nikboivin.art.
Three crows fly through a purple moonlit sky, gold, copper, and silver threads unraveling from their tails and weaving back together in the clouds below.
Threads of Fate was created for the 12th annual Crow Show at The Studio Door in Hillcrest, a national juried exhibition and one of San Diego's most beloved shows. This was my second year exhibiting in it. The painting explores what crows mean across cultures: omens, prophecy, the messengers that show up right before everything changes. The twisted metallic threads running through the composition are a nod to how fate is never really a solo act. The things that shape us rarely belong to us alone.
The piece lives in a palette of deep violet, soft lavender, and moonlit white, anchored by a glowing full moon and finished with real metallic ribbons of gold, copper, and silver that shift and catch the light as you move around it. Tiny gold stars scatter across the upper sky. It's moody and romantic at the same time.
The Details
Title: Threads of Fate
Medium: Original oil on canvas
Size: 18 x 24 inches, 1.5 inch deep gallery profile
Finish: Sides painted, ready to hang
Frame: Included. Black floater frame, professionally fitted
Year: 2026 Signed: Yes, signed on the front and verso
Certificate of Authenticity: Included
Shipping: Complimentary white-glove shipping, insured, with signature confirmation, within the continental US
Arrival: Ships within 5 business days of purchase
What You're Buying The original painting. This is the only original that exists and it will not be duplicated as another painting. The artist retains full copyright and reproduction rights, and the piece may be offered as signed limited edition prints in the future. Collectors of the original always receive priority notification before any prints are released.
Why Collectors Love This Piece A moody, symbolic work in a palette that reads both dramatic and romantic. The real metallic threads shimmer differently depending on the light in your room, giving the piece a quiet interactivity you won't get from any print. Strong presence at 18 x 24 without overwhelming a room. Lands beautifully in a bedroom, reading nook, entryway, or above a console. The floater frame finishes the piece in a way that feels gallery-ready the moment it arrives.
About the Artist Nik Boivin is a San Diego based painter working in abstract realism, portraiture, and queer art. His work has shown in national exhibitions including The Crow Show at The Studio Door, and his pieces live in private collections across the country. Learn more at nikboivin.art.
