“Just the Two of Us” began with an unexpected encounter — when Jay wandered a little too far off the trail in Yellowstone and stumbled upon this young cow elk mid-snack. Startled but curious, she peeked through the foliage, vine still hanging from her mouth, as if to ask, “You’re not supposed to be here, are you?”
This painting captures that moment — the mix of surprise, innocence, and connection that happens when wildlife reminds us we’re guests in their world. Bathed in soft greens and golds, the scene radiates the peaceful, untamed spirit of Yellowstone, where humor and harmony with nature often go hand in hand.
“Just the Two of Us” celebrates those fleeting, funny, and unforgettable encounters that make the wild feel wonderfully alive.
Original Painting. Painting is Acrylic and Chinese Ink on Watercolor paper that is mounted onto hardboard and varnished with a UV Protectant varnish. The frame for this painting is handmade by Twisted Timbers Custom Woodwork and is built out of aged pine harvested in Montana. Painting dimensions: 12 × 20
“Just the Two of Us” began with an unexpected encounter — when Jay wandered a little too far off the trail in Yellowstone and stumbled upon this young cow elk mid-snack. Startled but curious, she peeked through the foliage, vine still hanging from her mouth, as if to ask, “You’re not supposed to be here, are you?”
This painting captures that moment — the mix of surprise, innocence, and connection that happens when wildlife reminds us we’re guests in their world. Bathed in soft greens and golds, the scene radiates the peaceful, untamed spirit of Yellowstone, where humor and harmony with nature often go hand in hand.
“Just the Two of Us” celebrates those fleeting, funny, and unforgettable encounters that make the wild feel wonderfully alive.
Original Painting. Painting is Acrylic and Chinese Ink on Watercolor paper that is mounted onto hardboard and varnished with a UV Protectant varnish. The frame for this painting is handmade by Twisted Timbers Custom Woodwork and is built out of aged pine harvested in Montana. Painting dimensions: 12 × 20
