“Elk and Calf” captures a quiet moment of connection between an elk and her young calf standing together in the cool waters of a mountain stream which I was grateful to capture with my camera. Their alert expressions and close proximity reflect the protective bond between mother and offspring. I wanted the soft colors, reflections, and surrounding grasses to convey the peacefulness of this wild place—and a reminder of the fragile beauty worth protecting. The spirit of the west is evident in our wildlife.
NOTE: This painting comes custom framed. I hand select the right frame for each artwork. Every piece could potentially be framed different because every artwork calls for a distinct frame. I hope that you enjoy this extra care that I put into framing these original paintings.
This artwork will be on exhibit at the Spirit of the West Exhibition at the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, November 12, 2026 through January 31, 2027.
“Elk and Calf” captures a quiet moment of connection between an elk and her young calf standing together in the cool waters of a mountain stream which I was grateful to capture with my camera. Their alert expressions and close proximity reflect the protective bond between mother and offspring. I wanted the soft colors, reflections, and surrounding grasses to convey the peacefulness of this wild place—and a reminder of the fragile beauty worth protecting. The spirit of the west is evident in our wildlife.
NOTE: This painting comes custom framed. I hand select the right frame for each artwork. Every piece could potentially be framed different because every artwork calls for a distinct frame. I hope that you enjoy this extra care that I put into framing these original paintings.
This artwork will be on exhibit at the Spirit of the West Exhibition at the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, November 12, 2026 through January 31, 2027.