Chapter One of Gerald’s Journey
This is the original painting that introduced Gerald the Curious Fox—and placed the first decision in the audience’s hands.
Sitting quietly among the mountain wildflowers, Gerald notices two very different invitations.
Behind him, a golden light glows between the trees. It is warm, visible and seemingly safe to follow.
Beside him, a butterfly begins fluttering toward the darker part of the forest. It offers no clear destination—only the feeling that something may be waiting beyond what Gerald can see.
The audience was asked to choose:
Should Gerald follow the light?
or
Should he follow the butterfly into the unknown?
The butterfly won.
This painting holds the moment before Gerald takes that first step—the pause between what feels certain and what quietly calls us toward something more.
It is the beginning of an unfolding Choose Your Own Adventure series in which every audience decision shapes the story and inspires the next original painting.
Because sometimes the path doesn’t appear before we choose.
Sometimes choosing is what creates it.
Original oil painting on canvas
20 × 20 inches
One-of-a-kind original artwork
Part of the Gerald’s Journey collection
Chapter One in the interactive painting series
Signed by artist Keri Englehart
Ready to hang
Shipping and local pickup available
The original painting is the only one of its kind. Fine-art reproductions are offered separately.
Chapter One of Gerald’s Journey
This is the original painting that introduced Gerald the Curious Fox—and placed the first decision in the audience’s hands.
Sitting quietly among the mountain wildflowers, Gerald notices two very different invitations.
Behind him, a golden light glows between the trees. It is warm, visible and seemingly safe to follow.
Beside him, a butterfly begins fluttering toward the darker part of the forest. It offers no clear destination—only the feeling that something may be waiting beyond what Gerald can see.
The audience was asked to choose:
Should Gerald follow the light?
or
Should he follow the butterfly into the unknown?
The butterfly won.
This painting holds the moment before Gerald takes that first step—the pause between what feels certain and what quietly calls us toward something more.
It is the beginning of an unfolding Choose Your Own Adventure series in which every audience decision shapes the story and inspires the next original painting.
Because sometimes the path doesn’t appear before we choose.
Sometimes choosing is what creates it.
Original oil painting on canvas
20 × 20 inches
One-of-a-kind original artwork
Part of the Gerald’s Journey collection
Chapter One in the interactive painting series
Signed by artist Keri Englehart
Ready to hang
Shipping and local pickup available
The original painting is the only one of its kind. Fine-art reproductions are offered separately.