"Stillness"

Early mornings in the wilderness when the air is cool and the winds are non-existent is the best time to absorb it all. In the spring especially, the birds are lively, the smell of new growth is fresh, and the sun feels amazing.

When the days are quiet and still, it gets me thinking more than other days. I like to imagine stories, scenes, or possibilities. This country I have a lot of history with, it's an area I spend a lot of time in. Some times are more special than others. This was one of those mornings that inspired this piece. 

Special Edition:

Printed, proofed, hand-signed and numbered right here in my studio by yours truly, Chuck Black.

13x17" - Limited to only 10

More info:

The dimensions listed above are paper size. Image size is approx 12x16"

Prints come with a white border for EASY FRAMING. The 13x17" prints fit nicely into a matted frame with an opening of approximately 12x16" (16x20 frame matted to 12x16).

13x17" Framing Instructions

Lustre finish. Printed on a semi gloss professional acid-free fine art paper. Your art print will stun your guests with brilliance on this richly colored high quality archival paper.

These prints are perfect for inserting into a ready matted frame from your local arts and crafts stores.. 

Looking for a bigger size? Check out my rolled canvas prints

***NOTE: The "Wildlife and Art" copyright watermark is just for the internet image. No text appears in the actual painting!

***Ships in about 2-3 business days on average. 

Please allow 2-3 weeks for international deliveries (outside the US)

Returns accepted! view return policy

"All The Glory"

There's always so much more to the light that shines on the land than its appearance. Light can drive emotion within, get me to think deeper, ignite my imagination, and further my relationship with the wild and life itself. It's a hard thing for me to describe, but at times it feels like light can speak to me. 

As I stood at the place that inspired this piece in awe, something came over me in that moment and thought instantly that this was the place. This had to be something to capture in a painting. 

The feeling of atmosphere shown through the faded blues on the horizon combined with the warm glow of the sunlight against the rock calms me. The power of weather rolling along low in the sky stuns me. A mule deer buck steps out into the open to lip curl as another group cut across the hillside behind. It fascinates me what else is out there in the vast openness of the landscape. To me, this is what all of Mother Nature's glory truly looks like.

Specifics:

Limited Edition

Printed, proofed, hand-signed and numbered right here in my studio by yours truly, Chuck Black.

8.5x11" - Limited to only 40

13x17" - Limited to only 25

More info:

The dimensions listed above are paper size. Image sizes are approx. 8x10" and 12x16"

Prints come with a white border for EASY FRAMING. The 13x17" prints fit nicely into a matted frame with an opening of approximately 12x16" (16x20 frame matted to 12x16).

13x17" Framing Instructions

8.5x11" prints fit most frames matted to 8x10"

Lustre finish. Printed on a semi gloss professional acid-free fine art paper. Your art print will stun your guests with brilliance on this richly colored high quality archival paper.

These prints are perfect for inserting into a ready matted frame from your local arts and crafts stores.. 

Looking for a bigger size? Check out my rolled canvas prints

***NOTE: The "Wildlife and Art" copyright watermark is just for the internet image. No text appears in the actual painting!

***Ships in about 2-3 business days on average. 

Please allow 2-3 weeks for international deliveries (outside the US)

Returns accepted! view return policy

"Unreal Beauty"

This painting captures two aspects of what fascinates me, color and the unknown. Ever since I can remember, I find myself thinking about what's out there. I ponder where animals are on the landscape, what they might be doing, or what species are present. Typically if you spend enough time in the woods you'll eventually see what's out there. However one exception to that always seems to be wolves.

Wolves make themselves very well known on the landscape through the sign they leave and occasionally their howls. What intrigues me about them is I don't believe there is another animal in the wilderness who has made their presence so clearly known without revealing themselves to me. Time after time I hear them, cross their tracks, see their scat, and yet never quite catch a glimpse.

We are never alone in the wild and our presence I would be willing to bet never goes unnoticed. I wonder how often I'm being watched and by whom when I'm out exploring the countryside. That curiosity is in part what drives me to create.

This painting pushes the boundaries of what is believable and captures the fascination for what I know is possible through God's creations.

Specifics:

Limited Edition

Printed, proofed, hand-signed and numbered right here in my studio by yours truly, Chuck Black.

8.5x11" - Limited to only 40

13x17" - Limited to only 25

More info:

The dimensions listed above are paper size. Image sizes are approx. 8x10" and 12x16"

Prints come with a white border for EASY FRAMING. The 13x17" prints fit nicely into a matted frame with an opening of approximately 12x16" (16x20 frame matted to 12x16).

13x17" Framing Instructions

8.5x11" prints fit most frames matted to 8x10"

Lustre finish. Printed on a semi gloss professional acid-free fine art paper. Your art print will stun your guests with brilliance on this richly colored high quality archival paper.

These prints are perfect for inserting into a ready matted frame from your local arts and crafts stores.. 

Looking for a bigger size? Check out my rolled canvas prints

***NOTE: The "Wildlife and Art" copyright watermark is just for the internet image. No text appears in the actual painting!

***Ships in about 2-3 business days on average. 

Please allow 2-3 weeks for international deliveries (outside the US)

Returns accepted! view return policy

"A Different Beauty"

The wilderness is unkind, unforgiving, sometimes demoralizing, but yet can find a way to reach so far into your heart and soul that you become addicted to the relationship you build with it. Many warn to not venture into these wild places alone, but I cannot help it. The mountains, the forests, or wherever it may be is where I find my true self and my understanding for what's most important.

Most times when I leave the gravel or the trailhead to venture out alone I get a pit in the bottom of my stomach. I don't know whether that's the fear of the unknown or from the excitement of what's to come, I just crave the outcome and nothing can keep me from finding out what that will be.

I would say that the emotions and thoughts I have when I'm far back in the wilderness or venturing into it come from past experiences. The moment I take that first step off-trail is when life seemingly becomes more real and suddenly I realize how small we really are. It's hard not to think about difficult moments of my past rather than the good ones. Maybe it's natural instinct kicking in to remind me to move forward with caution, but those moments I've had around fear always seem to come back to me.

When it comes to the other animals that roam the landscape, there's not many other than the grizzly bear that I'm concerned about. I've only had one incident with a bear behaving predatorial, thankfully for my case it was a black bear and I was able to diffuse the situation. However for that one brief moment as we peered into each others eyes from several feet apart, I saw life for the first time in a completely different light.

Despite all of my inner thoughts I always find myself pushing on. Perhaps the addicting appeal of the wilderness is the fact that hardship and hard work never goes unrewarded. Mother Nature will always provide for those with the desire to learn and discover. 

This painting captures what I fear and at the same time what I love so dearly. Our connection with the wild is no different than with any animal that roams it; I feel it every time when I'm out. The enriching experience that the wilderness and all its beauty provides never comes without some costs. Time spent in these magnificent areas can be life changing however, and without this struggle perhaps there wouldn't be so much beauty to be discovered.

Specifics:

Limited Edition

Printed, proofed, hand-signed and numbered right here in my studio by yours truly, Chuck Black.

8.5x11" - Limited to only 40!

13x17" - Limited to only 25!

More info:

The dimensions listed above are paper size. Image sizes are approx. 8x10" and 12x16"

Prints come with a white border for EASY FRAMING. The 13x17" prints fit nicely into a matted frame with an opening of approximately 12x16" (16x20 frame matted to 12x16).

13x17" Framing Instructions

8.5x11" prints fit most frames matted to 8x10"

Lustre finish. Printed on a semi gloss professional acid-free fine art paper. Your art print will stun your guests with brilliance on this richly colored high quality archival paper.

These prints are perfect for inserting into a ready matted frame from your local arts and crafts stores.. 

Looking for a bigger size? Check out my rolled canvas prints

***NOTE: The "Wildlife and Art" copyright watermark is just for the internet image. No text appears in the actual painting!

***Ships in about 2-3 business days on average. 

Please allow 2-3 weeks for international deliveries (outside the US)

Returns accepted! view return policy

"Nothing Like It"

Our world's wetlands are one of the most fragile and precious ecosystems to exist. Wetlands are the backbone of our wildlife, and the loss of this critical habitat often slips under the radar. In the United States alone, about 85% of wetland habitat has been drained and destroyed for agriculture or development. When I first experienced the true magnificence of what a healthy wetland ecosystem is, I gained an appreciation for these places that I didn't know was possible.

When I moved further West to the Rockies, I knew I'd miss not being able to experience the abundance of wetlands that the upper Midwest harbors. To my surprise however, I discovered just how rich the Western landscape was of these marshlands. In fact through all the exploring I did in the years to follow, I found these Western wetlands to be even more inspiring. I found that many of these places were sometimes even less  disturbed than some of the premier places back East, examples of true hidden gems.

I'll never forget stumbling across what I now consider my favorite place to experience the marsh and observe the wildlife that inhabits it. With miles and miles of potholes, creeks, marshes, lakes and stunning backdrops, this area captures everything I love about the wild. During the spring the sounds of amphibians, insects and birds are so abundant that it creates a constant hum in the air which seems almost deafening. Add to all of that the sounds of wing beats in the air, the subtle sounds of the water, the surrounding views of the mountains and this place truly becomes a model of perfection in the eyes of Mother Nature. 

These places of sheer beauty exist throughout all waterfowl migratory paths. To witness these birds in such abundance while in such a beautiful place is an extraordinary sight to behold and there really is nothing else like it.

Specifics:

Limited Edition

Printed, proofed, hand-signed and numbered right here in my studio by yours truly, Chuck Black.

8.5x11" - Limited to only 40!

13x17" - Limited to only 25!

More info:

The dimensions listed above are paper size. Image sizes are approx. 8x10" and 12x16"

Prints come with a white border for EASY FRAMING. The 13x17" prints fit nicely into a matted frame with an opening of approximately 12x16" (16x20 frame matted to 12x16).

13x17" Framing Instructions

8.5x11" prints fit most frames matted to 8x10"

Lustre finish. Printed on a semi gloss professional acid-free fine art paper. Your art print will stun your guests with brilliance on this richly colored high quality archival paper.

These prints are perfect for inserting into a ready matted frame from your local arts and crafts stores.. 

Looking for a bigger size? Check out my rolled canvas prints

***NOTE: The "Wildlife and Art" copyright watermark is just for the internet image. No text appears in the actual painting!

***Ships in about 2-3 business days on average. 

Please allow 2-3 weeks for international deliveries (outside the US)

Returns accepted! view return policy