There’s An Elephant in Beaver Meadows
ACRYLIC ON CANVAS - 36” X 24”
ORIGINAL ARTWORK
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DIMENSIONS 36 X 24 in.
MEDIUM Acrylic on canvas
SURFACE Gallery wrapped canvas 3/4” deep
SIGNATURE Signed on back
YEAR 2021
AVAILABILITY One of a kind
The Story Behind the Painting
This painting grew from a convergence of place, memory, and curiosity. Rocky Mountain National Park, and Beaver Meadows in particular, has long been one of my favorite landscapes, with Longs Peak quietly anchoring the horizon. Elephants, too, have fascinated me since childhood, their presence carrying a sense of deep time and endurance.
While exploring the idea of painting a familiar Colorado scene, I was drawn to the history of North America’s lost megafauna and the discovery of mammoth remains in Colorado. Reading Atlas of a Lost World by Craig Childs sparked a simple but compelling question: why did mammoths and mastodons disappear, while elephants survived elsewhere?
From that question emerged an imagined present in which elephants adapted to North American climates and became part of the landscape we know today. In this work, the elephant is not an intruder, but a resident, standing calmly in Beaver Meadows as if it has always belonged there. The painting invites viewers to consider how chance, climate, and time shape the world around us, and how easily the familiar might have been just a little different.
PRINTS AVAILABLE
Museum-quality giclée prints on Hahnemühle William Turner paper, available in five sizes.
Perfect of you’re looking for a more affordable way to enjoy this artwork
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Fine art prints are professionally produced and shipped by my trusted print partner, FinerWorks. Each print is made to order using museum-quality archival materials before being carefully packaged and shipped directly to you. You’ll receive tracking information as soon as your order is on its way.
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Original Paintings
Each original painting is created by hand using professional grade acrylic paints on gallery-wrapped canvas. Every piece is signed by the artist on the back and includes a certificate of authenticity.
Fine Art Prints
Fine art prints are produced on Hahnemühle William Turner paper using archival pigment inks by my professional print partner, FinerWorks. This combination is chosen for its exceptional detail, rich color, and long-lasting archival quality.
Each print is made to order to ensure the highest level of quality.
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Original Paintings
If your original painting arrives damaged, please contact me within 7 days of delivery with photos of the damage so we can arrange a repair or refund. Because each original is one of a kind, returns for reasons other than damage are generally not accepted.
Fine Art Prints
Each fine art print is made to order specifically for you. For that reason, returns or exchanges cannot be accepted for changes of mind or incorrect size selections. If your print arrives damaged or with a printing defect, please contact me within 7 days of delivery, and I’ll work with my print partner, FinerWorks, to replace it at no additional cost.
If you have any questions before ordering, I’m always happy to help.
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Original Paintings
Original paintings should be displayed indoors and kept out of prolonged direct sunlight or areas with excessive humidity. To remove dust, gently wipe the surface with a soft, dry microfiber cloth. Avoid using water or cleaning products.
Fine Art Prints
For the longest life, display prints out of prolonged direct sunlight and away from excessive humidity. If framing, I recommend using UV-protected glass or acrylic and acid-free archival materials to help preserve the print for generations.