Standoff

 

Original Painting: Sold

24X30 Acrylic on Wood



These two Roosevelt bulls were happy and content members of a Sequim, Washington game park.  Almost tame, they would stick their noses into the tourists’ cars and snack on treats.  Only their huge antlers kept them from putting their whole head inside. But suddenly they turned on each other and began to fight right beside our car.  Bugles, grunts, locked antlers and a pushing match ensued.  We briefly witnessed their power before the ranger ushered us out for our safety. I chose to place them in a more natural setting to remember this experience.  



© Michael Bartlett