{"title":"Wild Wanderings","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"ridge-runner","title":"Ridge Runner ~ 16\" x 12\" ~ Arise Fine Art","description":"\u003cp\u003ePronghorns are a unique species with beautiful markings and strange hooked horns. I love seeing them grazing in open spaces across the west, or running like the wind along a ridge-line against the sky. This portrait was a delight to paint, allowing me to explore all the nuances of this special animal. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted in oils on Belgian linen mounted on Gatorboard panel.\u003cbr\u003eHand crafted black frame.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePainting size: 16\" x 12\" (41 cm x 31 cm)\u003cbr\u003eFramed size: approximately 24\" x 20\" (61 cm x 51 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable to purchase at \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"arise fine art\" href=\"http:\/\/www.arisefineart.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eArise Fine Art\u003c\/a\u003e online gallery based in Bozeman, Montana. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KrystiiMelaine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31346932383778,"sku":"1369","price":3300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0280\/5904\/1826\/products\/RidgeRunner16x12frame_KrystiiMelaine.jpg?v=1667519820"},{"product_id":"call-me-curly-9-x-12-on-exhibition","title":"Call Me Curly  9\" x 12\" - Going To The Sun Gallery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe spiraling curls of a mature bighorn sheep ram's horns are an amazing natural sculptural creation. I love exploring all the little ridges and details in paint. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePainted in oils on Belgian linen mounted on Gatorboard panel.\u003cbr\u003eHand crafted black frame with gold liner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePainting size: 9\" x 12\" (23 cm x 31 cm)\u003cbr\u003eFramed size: 15\" x 18\" (38 cm x 46 cm)\u003cbr\u003e$1,990\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurrently on exhibition and available from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/goingtothesungallery.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Going to the Sun Gallery\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eGoing To The Sun Gallery\u003c\/a\u003e, Whitefish, Montana USA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KrystiiMelaine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31346987401250,"sku":"#1343","price":1990.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0280\/5904\/1826\/products\/Call_Me_Curly_9x12_frame_Krystii_Melaine.jpg?v=1667519390"},{"product_id":"firehole-river-rest-12-x-16-on-exhibition","title":"Firehole River Rest ~ 12\" x 16\" ~ Big Horn Galleries","description":"\u003cp\u003eA bull buffalo rests near the Firehole River in Yellowstone National Park. The vibrant colors of the algae growing in the warm water of the river inspired the colors of this painting. For me, this painting brings back memories of exploring the amazing thermal features of Yellowstone and chancing upon the majestic wild animals who call the park home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePainted in oils on Belgian linen mounted on Gatorboard panel.\u003cbr\u003eHand crafted black frame with gold liner, ready to hang.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePainting size: 12\" x 16\" (31 cm x 41 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFramed size: approximately 20\" x 24\" (51 cm x 61 cm)\u003cbr\u003e$2,900\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOn exhibition and available from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bighorngalleries.com\/krystii-melaine\" title=\"Krystii Melaine at Big Horn Galleries in Cody, Wyoming.\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.bighorngalleries.com\/krystii-melaine\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBig Horn Galleries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, Cody, Wyoming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KrystiiMelaine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31377098637346,"sku":"1264","price":2900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0280\/5904\/1826\/products\/Firehole_River_Rest_12x16_frame_Krystii_Melaine.jpg?v=1577551245"},{"product_id":"omahkapisi-timber-wolf-blackfoot-40x30","title":"Omahkapi'si - Timber Wolf ~ 40\"x30\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe noble timber wolf, both elusive and bold, emerges from the mists of time as a creature of myths and legends. In this portrait he is named in the Blackfoot language by the ancient people who share his northern forested lands. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePainted in oils on Belgian linen mounted on panel. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChampagne silver frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePainting size: 40\" x 30\" (102 cm x 76 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFramed size: 44.75\" x 34.75\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" x 1.25\" (114 cm x 88 cm x 3 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFeatured in Beyond Boundaries: The Art of Krystii Melaine, retrospective exhibition at the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians \u0026amp; Western Art, Indianapolis, Indiana.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Krystii Melaine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32154946043938,"sku":"1390","price":18900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0280\/5904\/1826\/products\/Omahkapi_si-TimberWolf_Blackfoot40x30oil_1390frame_KrystiiMelaine.jpg?v=1667519609"},{"product_id":"cougar-cute","title":"Cougar Cute ~ 12\"x9\" ~ Mountain Trails Gallery Bozeman","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis cute little mountain lion cub was so adorable to paint, with those big blue eyes and fluffy baby stripes. As she grows, she will lose the stripes and become sleek and golden like her mother.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~~~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePainted in oils on Belgian linen mounted on Gatorboard panel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand crafted champagne silver frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePainting size: 12\" x 9\" (31 cm x 23 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFramed size: 18.5\" x 15.5\" (47 cm x 39 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$2290\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable to purchase at Mountain Trails Gallery, 303 E Main St. Bozeman Montana 59715\u003cbr\u003ePlease contact the gallery at \u003ca title=\"email Mountain Trails Gallery Bozeman\" href=\"mailto:info@mtgbozeman.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"mailto:info@mtgbozeman.com\"\u003einfo@mtgbozeman.com\u003c\/a\u003e 406-404-1082 or \u003ca title=\"Mountain Trails Gallery Bozeman\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mtgbozeman.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/www.mtgbozeman.com\"\u003ewww.mtgbozeman.com\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Krystii Melaine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32244430897186,"sku":"1392","price":2290.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0280\/5904\/1826\/products\/CougarCute12x91392oilonlinenpanelframe_KrystiiMelaine.jpg?v=1667519449"},{"product_id":"moose-moods-hockaday-museum-of-art","title":"Moose Moods ~ 30\"x30\" ~ Mountain Trails Gallery Bozeman","description":"\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"ft08b-0-0\" data-editor=\"9qtgi\" data-block=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"ft08b-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"ft08b-0-0\"\u003eI've had some awfully close encounters with moody moose, including in my own back yard. I shared a beautiful fall morning with this majestic bull, tracking him across an open meadow then into the trees as the sun got warmer. I kept a respectful distance, but he kept an eye on me just to be sure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e~~~\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"ft08b-0-0\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"f109i-0-0\" data-editor=\"9qtgi\" data-block=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"f109i-0-0\" data-editor=\"9qtgi\" data-block=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePainted in oils on Belgian linen mounted on Gatorboard panel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand crafted modern black frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"f109i-0-0\" data-editor=\"9qtgi\" data-block=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePainting size: 30\" x 30\" (76 cm x 76 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFramed size: approximately 31.25\" x 31.25\" (79 cm x 79 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"f109i-0-0\" data-editor=\"9qtgi\" data-block=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$8900\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"f109i-0-0\" data-editor=\"9qtgi\" data-block=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"f109i-0-0\" data-editor=\"9qtgi\" data-block=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"f109i-0-0\" data-editor=\"9qtgi\" data-block=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable to purchase at Mountain Trails Gallery, 303 E Main St. Bozeman Montana 59715\u003cbr\u003ePlease contact the gallery at \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@mtgbozeman.com\" title=\"email Mountain Trails Gallery Bozeman\" data-mce-href=\"mailto:info@mtgbozeman.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003einfo@mtgbozeman.com\u003c\/a\u003e 406-404-1082 or \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mtgbozeman.com\" title=\"Mountain Trails Gallery Bozeman\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/www.mtgbozeman.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.mtgbozeman.com\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"f109i-0-0\" data-editor=\"9qtgi\" data-block=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"f109i-0-0\" data-editor=\"9qtgi\" data-block=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Krystii Melaine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32246608363554,"sku":"1386","price":8900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0280\/5904\/1826\/products\/MooseMoods30x30_1386frame_KrystiiMelaine.jpg?v=1667519590"},{"product_id":"omahkatayo-mountain-lion-blackfoot-hockaday-museum-of-art","title":"Omahkatayo - Mountain Lion, Blackfoot ~ 20\"x20\" ~ Mountain Trails Gallery Bozeman","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI've seen mountain lions on our trail cameras so I know they are around, although I've never seen one here in person. I was able to get close to this one, high on a Montana mountain side. They are such sleek, beautiful big cats, and they can move surprisingly fast in total silence. I named this portrait in the Blackfoot language to honor the people of the northern regions where they dwell. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~~~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePainted in oils on Belgian linen mounted on Gatorboard panel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand crafted modern champagne gold frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePainting size: 20\" x 20\" (51 cm x 51 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFramed size: 23\" x 23\" (58 cm x 58 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$6500\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable to purchase at Mountain Trails Gallery, 303 E Main St. Bozeman Montana 59715\u003cbr\u003ePlease contact the gallery at \u003ca title=\"email Mountain Trails Gallery Bozeman\" href=\"mailto:info@mtgbozeman.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"mailto:info@mtgbozeman.com\"\u003einfo@mtgbozeman.com\u003c\/a\u003e 406-404-1082 or \u003ca title=\"Mountain Trails Gallery Bozeman\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mtgbozeman.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/www.mtgbozeman.com\"\u003ewww.mtgbozeman.com\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Krystii Melaine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32246611279906,"sku":"1387","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0280\/5904\/1826\/products\/Omahkatayo-MountainLion_Blackfoot20x201387oilonlinenpanelframed_KrystiiMelaine.jpg?v=1667519692"},{"product_id":"zebra-dazzle-48x48-sanders-galleries","title":"Zebra Dazzle ~ 48\"x48\" ~ Sanders Galleries","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe dazzling patterns of this zebra stallion are one of nature's boldest graphic designs. The strong African light casts deep blue shadows which I've allowed to spread out beyond the subject in abstract textures. Painted larger than life size, he's a commanding presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e~~~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOil paint on birch panel.\u003cbr\u003eFramed in a matt black modern frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePainting size: 48\" x 48\" (122 cm x 122 cm)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFramed size: 50\" x 50\" (127 cm x 127 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFramed and ready to hang. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sandersgalleries.com\/\" title=\"Sanders Galleries\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSanders Galleries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein Tucson, Arizona, USA. Call Chris Sanders on \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e520-299-1763 for information and to purchase. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sandersgalleries.com\/\" title=\"Sanders Galleries\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSanders Galleries\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e6420 N. Campbell Ave, Tucson AZ 85718\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e520-299-1763 \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"mailto:sandersgalleries@sandersgalleries.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esandersgalleries@sandersgalleries.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Krystii Melaine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33080600363042,"sku":"1419","price":18000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0280\/5904\/1826\/products\/ZebraDazzle48x48_1419framed_KrystiiMelaine.jpg?v=1667520125"},{"product_id":"mountain-royalty-sanders-gallery","title":"Mountain Royalty ~ Sanders Gallery","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI met this magnificent bighorn sheep ram high up in the sagebrush in Yellowstone National Park some years ago. His horns make almost a full curl, signifying a long and healthy life. The ends are broken and blunted from sparring with rivals each season. He was keeping an eye on me while his family moved down the other side of the ridge to safety. He's an impressive animal in the prime of his life, and worthy of a huge portrait at a much larger scale than life size. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e~~~\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e48\" x 48\" Original Oil on Belgian linen on panel.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eContemporary silver frame. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFramed, ready to hang.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAvailable at\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" title=\"Sanders Galleries\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sandersgalleries.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSanders Galleries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein Tucson, Arizona, USA. Call Chris Sanders on \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e520-299-1763 for information and to purchase. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" title=\"Sanders Galleries\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sandersgalleries.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSanders Galleries\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e6420 N. Campbell Ave, Tucson AZ 85718\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e520-299-1763\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"mailto:sandersgalleries@sandersgalleries.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e sandersgalleries@sandersgalleries.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Krystii Melaine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40090391019554,"sku":"1456","price":16000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0280\/5904\/1826\/products\/MountainRoyalty-BighornSheep48x48oilalkydonlinenpanel_1456framed_KrystiiMelaine.jpg?v=1644002484"},{"product_id":"new-kid-in-town-12x9-montana-trails-gallery","title":"New Kid In Town ~ 12\"x9\" ~ Big Horn Galleries","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis young Muledeer buck is still growing and someday he will become a magnificent stag. But for now, with his little spike antlers and huge ears, he's the new kid in town.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePainted in oils on Belgian linen mounted on Gatorboard panel.\u003cbr\u003eCustom brushed champagne silver frame .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePainting size: 12\" x 9\" (31 cm x 23 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFramed size: approximately 15.25\" x 12.25\" (39cm x 31cm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$2290\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bighorngalleries.com\/\" title=\"Big Horn Galleries in Cody Wyoming\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBig Horn Galleries, \u003c\/a\u003eCody, Wyoming. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KrystiiMelaine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40897336868898,"sku":"1488","price":2290.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0280\/5904\/1826\/products\/NewKidInTown12x9_1488frame_KrystiiMelaine.jpg?v=1667519601"},{"product_id":"moose-crossing-western-visions","title":"Moose Crossing ~ 36\"x36\" ~ Broadmoor Galleries","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIn my first ever moose encounter, a large bull suddenly crossed the trail just ahead of us. He emerged almost silently and disappeared into the forest on the other side, tilting his huge antlers to fit between the dense trees. Many other moose have crossed my path since that day, including this one near Jackson and the moose who often visit my own back yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecent explorations of abstract art have now begun to merge with my realism, producing the background patterns in this painting. The lines and shapes represent the mental maps that moose have of their home territory, and the trails created as they seek food, water, shelter and other moose. These natural routes rarely align with our concept and use of the same areas, so that moose and humans are constantly crossing paths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e~~~\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePainted in oils, cold wax and alkyd gel on Belgian linen mounted on Gatorboard panel.\u003cbr\u003eBlack modern frame. Framed and ready to hang.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePainting size: 36\" x 36\" (91 cm x 91 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatured in Beyond Boundaries: The Art of Krystii Melaine, retrospective exhibition at the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians \u0026amp; Western Art, Indianapolis, Indiana.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/broadmoorgalleries.com\/krystii-melaine\/\" title=\"Broadmoor Galleries\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Broadmoor Galleries\u003c\/a\u003e, 1 Lake Circle, Colorado Springs, Colorado. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Krystii Melaine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46212989878549,"sku":"1512","price":15000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0280\/5904\/1826\/files\/MooseCrossing36x36oilwaxalkydonlinenpanel_1512frame_KrystiiMelaine.jpg?v=1693500310"},{"product_id":"going-forward-32x64","title":"Going Forward ~ 32\"x64\" ~ Broadmoor Galleries","description":"\u003cp\u003eBison are huge monolithic creatures, both gentle and irascible. I was once surrounded by a herd in Yellowstone National Park when they caught me on a narrow road with nowhere to hide. I stood facing a small pine tree trunk and tried to be invisible as the entire herd passed around me. I could have touched them as they passed, but I didn't dare even to breathe. It was the most incredible experience to be in the midst of the herd, but one I hope never to repeat! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bull is going forward with determination, headed to new ground. The title refers to his movement but also to the common phrase and the new directions of my paintings. Introducing the turquoise band to the beast himself signifies my new ideas about things not always being what they seem and seeing the world with new eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~~~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal painting in oil paint with cold wax and alkyd gel on Belgian linen mounted on  panel.\u003cbr\u003eModern silver frame. Framed and ready to hang.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePainting size: 32\" x 64\" (81 cm x 163 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFramed size: 35\" x 67\" (89 cm x 171 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeatured in Beyond Boundaries: The Art of Krystii Melaine, retrospective exhibition at the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians \u0026amp; Western Art, Indianapolis, Indiana.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/broadmoorgalleries.com\/krystii-melaine\/\" title=\"Broadmoor Galleries\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Broadmoor Galleries\u003c\/a\u003e, 1 Lake Circle, Colorado Springs, Colorado. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Krystii Melaine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47945982443797,"sku":"1465","price":18500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0280\/5904\/1826\/files\/GoingForward-Buffalo32x64oilwaxalkyd_1465framed_KrystiiMelainesq_4c2e56a6-7a68-42b9-abf8-afba7eb0d693.jpg?v=1706557845"},{"product_id":"rumble-30x24-night-of-artists","title":"Rumble 30\"x24\" ~ Broadmoor Galleries","description":"\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"2rgbu-0-0\" data-editor=\"b32kg\" data-block=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"2rgbu-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"2rgbu-0-0\"\u003eIf you have ever experienced being surrounded by a herd of buffalo, you will know the deep rumbles of their constant communication. But they can be cantankerous too, so it's better not to find yourself surrounded by them if you can possibly avoid it! I found myself on foot facing a migrating herd of buffalo once, on a road bounded by a river on one side and a steep hill on the other. All I could do was stand behind a tree and stay absolutely still as they wandered past me. It was a terrifying but exhilirating experience!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis bison bull looms out of the painting as though he's too big to be contained by it. 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Bathed in sunlight, two gray wolves stand side by side, their gazes steady and aware, united in presence and purpose. Subtle shifts of light move through their fur, as their faces reveal strength, tenderness, and deep connection. This double portrait is a tribute to loyalty, partnership, and the silent language shared between souls who journey through life together.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"75n8o\" data-offset-key=\"4sg2p-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"4sg2p-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003ePainted in oils on Belgian linen mounted on panel.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChampagne silver handcrafted frame.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePainting size: 30\" x 40\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFramed size:  36\" x 46\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Krystii Melaine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49753424134421,"sku":"1578","price":22000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0280\/5904\/1826\/files\/BoundForLife-2wolves30x40oilonlinenpanelframed_1578_KrystiiMelainesq.jpg?v=1769918388"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0280\/5904\/1826\/collections\/GuardianoftheWilderness_153730x24oilonbelgianlinenpanel_KrystiiMelainesq.jpg?v=1783880404","url":"https:\/\/krystiimelaine.com\/collections\/wild-wanderings.oembed","provider":"Krystii Melaine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}