Sunset Farewell

This illustration was inspired by a scene from The Wild Bunch. In the original moment, a cowboy must part ways with two of his companions. In a desert ravaged by war and violence, no one can be sure if they’ll ever meet again.

I reimagined and reconstructed the entire scene to enhance the emotional atmosphere of farewell. I replaced the original sky with a dramatic sunset to emphasize the sadness of parting. On the far left of the image, I added a single bare tree to enhance the sense of desolation. On the right side, I painted tall, imposing mountains to balance the composition and create a strong contrast with the empty left side. This visual contrast subtly reinforces the emotional tension — highlighting the sorrow, reluctance, and emotional weight of the separation.