Music is a big part of my artistic process. Just like in the movies, it sets the tone and mood of the scene. The Girl by the Stream is one in a series of paintings that is inspired by the musical compositions that are a Hallmark of each Disney film. My goal with these paintings is to capture the entire essences of the musical scores that go alone with each scene. My hope is that you will hear the song in your mind as you enjoy the painting. The Jungle Book is full of such fun, playful, and dramatic music that the final scene can often be overlooked, yet is the perfect crescendo to such as suspenseful journey. I wanted to paint a single scene that captures the moment in its entirety. I spent the last month wondering around my studio singing this song. Do you remember it? - SF