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Original Acrylic 18x24
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In the mountains of the Pacific Northwest, this mischievous raven sits atop a pinebow overlooking the fog and mist. The raven is considered a trickster because of its transforming and changing attributes, making him the "Mystic Raven". | ||||||||
"Confident Curiosity" Original Acrylic 18x24
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As the mountain lion confidently lays on the edge of the rock cliff, he seems curious about the nervous chickadee. | ||||||||
"Better Luck Next Time" Original Acrylic 18x24
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These two wolves thought they had this bison overtaken but the beast was not having any of it.
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"Captivated" Original Acrylic 16x20
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A juvenile brown bear cub is totally captivated by this Swallowtail butterfly and its adventures amongst the columbine's in bloom. | ||||||||
"Monarch of the Original Acrylic 18x24
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Bighorn sheep are exceptional climbers. During the summer months these "Monarchs of the High Country" can be found in elevations up to 11,000 feet. The backdrop for this painting was inspired by a photo I took while hiking the higher elevations of the Canadian Rockies. | ||||||||
"Last Call" Original Acrylic 16x20 |
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Spectacular bugling of bull elk in the rut can be heard every Autumn. | ||||||||
"Teton Crow Camp" Original Acrylic 16x20 |
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In the early evening chill, this indian encampment glows with warmth in the valley beneath the Teton range. | ||||||||
"Stuck in West Yellowstone " Original Acrylic 24x36 |
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Spring around West Yellowstone in the 1930's made this scene almost common place and horse power could mean different things. As the Boeing 247, Western Air Express flies overhead she concludes that at least for now, they are "Stuck in Yellowstone". | ||||||||
Original Acrylic 24x30
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Wild Bill Hickok came west as a stagecoach driver, then became a lawman in the frontier territories of Kansas and Nebraska. He gained publicity after the war as a scout, gunfighter, marksman, and professional gambler. He was killed while sitting at a poker game in Deadwood, South Dakota. When shot, Hickok was holding a pair of aces and a pair of eights, all black. The fifth card is thought to be a red face card, but it will forever be an area for debate. |
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Original Acrylic 24x36 |
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These mighty buffalo, which once roamed the great plains by the thousands, are seen here battling for dominance near the Badlands of South Dakota. During this storm the sounds of thunder can be heard from the sky and the ground across the plains. |
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Original Acrylic 18x24 |
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The Sun Dance is a ceremony practiced by many different North American Indians, usually at the time of the Summer Solstice. It is the buffalo that makes up the main theme of the Sun Dance. The Cheyenne held a principle that all essential sacred items in the Sun Dance be related to the buffalo. The Shoshone believe that the buffalo taught someone the proper way to carry out the dance and the significance in doing it. |
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"Pure Spirit " Original Acrylic 18x24 Limited Edition Prints Double Matted to16x20 |
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Horses are the essence of beauty and grace. The softness of their nose and hair, the fluidness of their movements, inspire us to create beaded adornments for them and deep emotional bond with them. |
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Original Acrylic 18x24 |
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"The gift " from a father to a daughter, an animal to love and spend time with or the time spent with the one you love. |
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"Headin Home" Original Acrylic 24x30 Open Edition Prints |
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The beautiful sunset on Lolo Pass in Montana provides a great backdrop for this hunter and his packhorse. It has been a long, but successfully day and it's now time to be "Headin Home".
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"The Power of Trust" Original Acrylic 16x20 Limited Edition Prints Double Matted to16x20 |
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Only through "The Power of trust" can the spirit of a mustang join with the heart of man
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"The Forest Have Eyes" Original Acrylic
16x20 Limited Edition Prints Double Matted to16x20
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This arctic wolf finds himself in an early snow. Deep within an aspen forest in Alaska, his outer fur is getting thick due to the oncoming extreme cold that an Alaskan wither can bring.
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"Symbols of Freedom" Original Acrylic 16x20
Giclee on Canvas 11x14 Double Matted to11x14 |
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We all live in a world where symbols can convey meaning in an instant. Every country in the world has symbols that give its citizens a sense of national pride. Two of our "Symbols of Freedom" are the United States flag and the bald eagle.
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"Pronghorn" Original Acrylic
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Pronghorn portrait in Wyoming's tall grass.
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"Dawns Early Flight " Original Acrylic 24x30 Double Matted to16x20
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From the vantage point of these two Canada geese, one can see the grandeur of the majestic Teton range during the early morning hours.
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"Getting Restless" Original Acrylic
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This mother is trying to catch a quick nap, but her cub has other ideas and is "Getting Restless."
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"Wet Kisses " Original Acrylic
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What a touching moment as this cub comes up from the water giving his mother "Wet Kisses." | ||||||||
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"Swimming Lessons " Original Acrylic
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This mother's first priority for the day is 'Swimming Lessons"
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"Kodiak Moment " Original Acrylic
16x20 Limited Edition Prints Double Matted to16x20
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This is something you would not want to experience in the wild, even for a moment. To see in this Kodiak's eyes and feel his breath on your face could stop your heart.
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"Cold as Ice " Original Acrylic11x14 |
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Staring at this white tiger will make you feel "Cold as Ice." |
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"Windows to the Soul " Original Acrylic 15x30 Limited Edition Prints Double Matted to16x20
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These eyes truly could be "Windows to the Soul"
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