My history with elk spans three states and does not lack excitement in any way. I first encountered them in Benazette, PA roughly twenty years before the time of this listing. That was in autumn and will never forget the sound of a bugling elk as it is unlike any wild noise I have ever heard before. The story of this particular location involves me being very up close with them, but is too long to report here. Message me if you want the full story. I was next able to see them in Yellowstone National Park where I not only saw stately bulls and graceful cows, but also fortunate enough to see newborn calves. Once again up close and personal, I was charged on one occasion and stalked on another! Standing higher than my 6ft and outweighing me by several hundred pounds, I can confirm that being chased by an elk will get your blood flowing! Lastly, I’m grateful for being able to see elk in my current home state of NC. The Cataloochee Valley in Great Smoky Mountains National Park has an elk population and is the third site that I have been fortunate enough to view, photograph, and hear these magnificent creatures.

This is the original painting so there is only one.  It’s painted in oil on a 1 1/2” thick gallery wrapped canvas and the scene continues on the edges for a very finished look. No framing is needed, but if you like frames it can also be framed.  The size of this piece is 24” x 30”.