Rugged Ruler

Oil and acrylic on canvas.

20x24x1.50"

A powerful, close-up portrait of a bison set against a soft, open landscape. The animal fills the frame with quiet authority—its gaze steady, thoughtful, and grounded. The bison’s form is built from rhythmic, expressive brushstrokes in purples, teals, blues, and warm ochres, giving the surface a vibrant, almost ceremonial energy. The horn arcs upward like a crown, reinforcing a sense of leadership and resilience. The calm sky and simple green horizon balance the intensity of the mark-making, allowing the bison to stand as both an individual presence and a timeless symbol of strength, endurance, and dignity.