Mule Deer Buck Painting - "The Inspiration" 18x24 Framing:Unframed and the animals were up

and the animals were up and moving

Through trial and error

18x24" oil/acrylic painting - canvas on board

Many times I've hiked through seemingly endless forested country only to step out into an open such as the one depicted in this painting

it's an instant reminder of those nostalgic fishing trips

Mule Deer Buck Painting - "The Inspiration" 18x24 Framing:Unframed and the animals were up"The Inspiration" Mule deer will continue to be right up there among my most favorite animals. This scene was inspired by Northwest Colorado where I once resided. Black Mountain sits on the horizon with a morning storm overhead. A large buck stands proudly with his does. The muleys make their annual migration down from the high country towards the safety of their wintering grounds where they will find food and a bit of warmth from time to time until