Red Riding Hood

Artist: Sandra Boskamp
Medium: oil and acrylic on canvas, framed in a rich, warm wood stain
Dimensions: 24 x 30 in
 
Step into a world where myth, memory, and emotion intertwine. This evocative painting reimagines the classic tale of a girl in red and the wolf—not as a simple story, but as a meditation on courage, vulnerability, and the shadows we learn to walk beside.
The figure in crimson moves through a forest alive with swirling, molten textures, as if the very trees are shaped by her inner turmoil. Her basket—an emblem of care, duty, and innocence—contrasts with the sharp, knowing gaze of the wolf at her side. He is both danger and guide, echoing the complex companions we all encounter on our journeys: fear that sharpens us, instincts that protect us, and the wild parts of ourselves we cannot ignore.
The rich reds and earthy tones feel almost tactile, pulling the viewer into a visceral landscape where struggle and beauty coexist. This piece invites contemplation—of thresholds crossed, of childhood surrendered, of strength discovered in unexpected places.
For the collector who treasures art that speaks to the human condition with poetic intensity, this work offers not just a visual experience, but an emotional one. It is a conversation between past and present, myth and self—one that continues to unfold every time you encounter it.