Mule Deer Painting

Here's a recently finished painting of some mule deer. It's something a little different. Rather than paint a full background, I painted the deer on black Multimedia Artboard to give a striking contrast to the backlit animals and grass. It also gives it a nice simple composition where the animals are definitely the focal point.

Mule Deer Ridge

8"x10" oil

Available at Parklane Gallery in Kirkland, WA