An abstract wolf portrait with intense yellow eyes, created from dynamic swirling earthy lines.
An abstract wolf portrait with intense yellow eyes, created from dynamic swirling earthy lines.
An abstract wolf portrait with intense yellow eyes, created from dynamic swirling earthy lines.
An abstract wolf portrait with intense yellow eyes, created from dynamic swirling earthy lines.
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#133 – King of the Forest – Original Painting

$7,700
SKU: 133E
Original Painting Size: 30" x 40"
Original Date: September 2018

A close wildlife portrait within the Canadian landscape, this original painting by Canadian artist Jeff Dillon focuses on the presence and intensity of a wolf emerging from its environment. Built in heavy body acrylic on canvas, the work explores gaze, camouflage, and the moment a hidden animal becomes visible.

This piece is all about the intensity of the wolf’s entrancing eyes and unwavering stare. I created this portrait to embody the fierce spirit of the wolf and to provoke emotion in the viewer. Almost like an apparition, this wolf appears seemingly out of nowhere, its piercing eyes and face are the first to break the camouflage of its environment. The dense coat is built through layered linework and texture, while the eyes hold a sharp, luminous presence that anchors the entire composition.
The accompanying Certificate of Authenticity is also hand-signed and numbered by the artist.

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