Pebble Beach Raven “Though not by vocation

“Though not by vocation

Brand new Nighthorse design

The eagle used as a model for this sculpture is a permanent resident of the Wildlife Center in Espanola

Some experts believe the animal imagery was done as a way of establishing a supernatural connection with the game early man hunted for his survival

Pebble Beach Raven “Though not by vocationLARGE 40" x 98" Framed: 55" x 113" STANDARD 27" x 66" Framed: 42" x 81" Alaska 2021 I think two elements often need to coalesce to create a memorable bear image in Alaska; proximity to a big brute of a bear in the first place and then a transcending level of context. I have come close before, but never emphatically nailed it. We have had far more failure than success. Then in mid August 2021 I had my moment. These types of portraits demand a wider