About the artwork

This 9"x12" oil painting, titled "Columbine and Buffalo" presents an intimate, cinematic encounter between a great bison and a stand of bright columbine flowers, compressing a vast western landscape intoa  moment of movement and quiet drama.  The buffalo dominates the composition- its massive shoulders and curling horns rendered in dense, tactile strokes catch warm highlights of impasto paint along the ridge of its back. While the dust around it's back legs indicate a resent stop almost welcoming a frozen moment in time.  To the right and left are clusters of tiny yellow columbine flowers often noted for their symbolization of resilience, strength, and delicate beauty. They demonstrate the ability to thrive in challenging conditions.  In Colorado, this flower represents the state flower. These flowers provide a lyrical counterpoint: delicate verticals and tiny petals in quick, confident marks that contrast with the buffalo's weight and add a suprising softness to the foreground.  The earth and sky are painted in layered, muted washes, creating an atmospheric backdrop that makes the buffalo's russet and cream tones read both monumental and luminous; a subtle halo of light around the animal's back seperates the scene a slightly sacred, reverent air.  Overall, the piece balances raw poser and quiet tenderness-an emblem of resilience moving through the fragile, flower-studded terrain--making it both a strong focal study of an animal and a quiet poetic landscape vignette. This would make a beautiful edition to your collection.  Contact the artist with any questions.