Original Wildlife Paintings Available
Bring the quiet beauty and spirit of the wild into your home.
A selection of original wildlife paintings and drawings inspired by the untamed landscapes of Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks and the American West. From bison and elk to wolves and bears, each piece reflects a deep respect for the animals and wild places that continue to inspire my work.
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Snow and Silence
Acrylic on Canvas
12″ x 12″
A wolf peers through snow-laden branches, its presence both quiet and commanding. In winter landscapes inspired by the wild places of the American West, moments like this capture the stillness, mystery, and quiet power of one of nature’s most iconic animals.
Peekaboo
Acrylic on Canvas
16″ x 20″
A lynx peeks curiously over a snowy ridge, its sharp eyes and tufted ears emerging from the winter landscape. In the quiet of fresh snow, even the smallest movement can reveal one of the forest’s most elusive predators.
That Which Endures
Acrylic on Canvas
16″ x 20″
A bull bison rests quietly in a grassy field inspired by the landscapes of Yellowstone National Park. In moments of calm like this, the enduring strength and resilience of one of the American West’s most iconic animals becomes unmistakably clear.
Releasing the Roar
Acrylic on Canvas
16″ x 20″
A grizzly bear unleashes a powerful roar, revealing both the raw strength and commanding presence of this legendary animal of the Northern Rockies. Encounters like this remind us that the wild still carries a voice both ancient and untamed.
Prairie Thunder
Acrylic on Canvas Board
11″ x 14″
A powerful bull bison faces forward with quiet confidence. Long a symbol of the American plains, the bison represents endurance, strength, and the deep wild heritage of the West.
Frost & Flame
Acrylic on Canvas
16″ x 20″
A fox stands alert in a snowy field beside an old fallen log, its vivid coat glowing against the winter landscape. In the quiet contrast of snow and color, the fox becomes a spark of life in the stillness of winter.
Hoback
Acrylic on Canvas
16″ x 20″
Inspired by the famous old bull bison known as Hoback from Grand Teton National Park, this portrait honors the strength and character of one of the park’s most memorable residents.
Where Light Rests
Acrylic on Canvas
12″ x 16″
Bathed in warm evening light, a young bear cub gazes quietly into the distance. The golden glow of sunset reveals a softer moment in the life of an animal often associated with power and wilderness.
Frosty Focus
Acrylic on Canvas
12″ x 16″
Snow clings gently to the fur of a wolf as it looks off into the distance, its attention fixed on something unseen. In winter’s hush, even the smallest shift in the landscape can demand the full focus of a predator.
Snow Day
Acrylic on Canvas
18″ x 24″
A mother grizzly and her cubs move through a snowy forest, a quiet glimpse into the protective bond between parent and young. Scenes like this reveal the tenderness that exists within the rugged life of the wild.
Alert
Acrylic on Canvas
12″ x 16″
Standing in the quiet waters of Moose Pond in Grand Teton National Park, a cow moose lifts her ears and fixes her gaze on something beyond the frame. In the stillness of the mountains, even the faintest sound can shift the rhythm of the wild.
Unwavering Gaze
Acrylic on Canvas
12″ x 16″
With calm intensity, a wolf fixes its gaze forward, embodying the quiet confidence and intelligence that define this iconic predator of the Northern wilderness.
In a Rut
Colored Pencil on Paper
16″ x 20″
In Yellowstone’s Mammoth Hot Springs area, the autumn rut fills the air with the haunting bugle of bull elk. This drawing captures the well-known bull #24 mid-call, a cow standing quietly beside him, reflecting the power and timeless rhythm of the season.
Valley Girl
Colored Pencil on Paper
16″ x 20″ (including white border)
14″ x 18″ (colored portion)
A bison cow stands in the open landscapes of Hayden Valley, one of Yellowstone’s most iconic wildlife habitats. The wide valley reflects the natural rhythms of a landscape shaped by roaming herds.
Mama Bear
Acrylic on Canvas
12″ x 16″
A powerful portrait of a mother grizzly, embodying both strength and quiet vigilance in the wild.
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