Coastal Wolf At Play

A coastal wolf leaps playfully over seaweed covered rocks as it forages with its pack members in the tidal zone.

Acrylic on wood panel.

20″x16″

Coastal Wolf At Play-A painting of a wolf playfully leaping over some seaweed covered rocks. The rocky coastline background is rendered loosly in an abstract style. The wolf is painted over with abstract elements in various colors.

In process photo of Coastal Wolf At Play-closeup of the wolf's face.

Wolves are among my favorite animals. Wolves have been a lifelong artistic focus for me—complex, social, and deeply misunderstood animals. Their story in the United States is one of ecological significance, but also of struggle, shaped by politics and superstition.

Recently, I have been introduced to the coastal wolves of the Great Bear Rainforest thanks to the magical and inspiring work of wildlife photographers and film makers such as Ian McAllister, Paul Nicklen, Tom McPherson, Steve Woods, and others. Through their work I’ve gained a window into the amazing world of the coastal wolf and fallen in love with this wonderful species. This painting was inspired by their imagery.

The preliminary drawing of the wolf for Coastal Wolf At Play.

In process photo of Coastal Wolf At Play-the first layers of the wolf.

BEFORE/AFTER: See the process

Coastal Wolf At Play-framed mockup in room. A painting of a wolf playfully leaping over some seaweed covered rocks. The rocky coastline background is rendered loosly in an abstract style. The wolf is painted over with abstract elements in various colors.