Frozen Gaze

In the heart of Grand Teton National Park, winter reveals its most formidable face—and so does the bison. “Frozen Gaze” captures a moment of raw presence as this iconic animal stands firm amid snow and silence. Ice clings to his fur, steam rises from his breath, yet his eyes hold steady with the quiet strength of a survivor. In this portrait, nature meets the viewer eye to eye, inviting us to witness not just the majesty of the American wilderness, but the ancient resilience that still lives within it.

Acknowledgement:

With deep appreciation to photographer Jim Brown of High Plains Reflections Gallery in Casper, Wyoming, for providing the reference photograph that inspired this painting. I am grateful for the opportunity to interpret his vision through paint and bring his captured moment to life on canvas.