Leaf creatures – natural surrealism Watercolour painting by Kerrel Deakin of a Western Barn Owl (Tyto alba) in quarter-profile, morphing into an abstract leaf. Watercolour painting by Kerrel Deakin of a European Hare (Lepus europaeus) in profile, morphing into an abstract leaf. Watercolour painting by Kerrel Deakin of a Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) in profile, morphing into abstract oak leaves (Genus: Quercus). Watercolour painting by Kerrel Deakin of a Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) in quarter-profile, morphing into abstract leaves. Watercolour painting by Kerrel Deakin of a collage of Oak leaves (Genus: Quercus) resembling a Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) in profile. Abstract painting by Kerrel Deakin of a Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) in profile and resembling a collage of leaves.