Moose in the Morning
by Anne Gifford
Title
Moose in the Morning
Artist
Anne Gifford
Medium
Painting - Watercolor
Description
This is a painting of the most magical moment of my stay as an artist-in-residence at Caribou Ranch near Nederland, Colorado. The mother moose and her calf were watching me paint, and I didn't even see them for I don't know how long! You can imagine my surprise and delight when I discovered them. So far, I've painted this scene twice as the moment made such an impression on me. Each artist that stays at the ranch is to donate a piece of their art to Boulder County, and this is the one that I chose to give. I am flattered that my moose painting will be enjoyed by many in a public location, but it was also bittersweet to see this one go today. Favorite paintings are like little windows into one's life.
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July 21st, 2013
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Joan Willoughby
Love this painting. It also makes me nostalgic for our days of living in Colorado. I was doing a workshop with Steven Quiller in Creede several years ago and had a similar experience, although the moose were farther away.
Anne Gifford replied:
Thank you for the comment, Joan. I just became familiar with Steven Quiller’s art last summer when I visited his mountain studio. How fun that you did a workshop with him! I hope you can get to Colorado for visits as much as your heart desires.
Sarah Irland
This is such a beautiful painting, Anne! I love the beautiful rhythm of the mother moose and her baby as they watch you. And such lovely color and light! I loved reading your description and can so relate to the mixed feelings you have when a painting goes out the door. I am always so glad that we can capture them in a photograph as something to remember.
Angela Davies
Also really enjoyed your description of the day you spent painting this work and your time with the moose and calf LF
Bonnie Mason
Beautiful work, Anne! Love the rim lighting and gorgeous color in this lovely piece and how the composition expresses their shyness...yes, a window into your life. LF
Bonnie Mason
Awesome caribou painting Anne! Love the way you captured the light LF
Anne Gifford replied:
I was an amazing thing to see, Bonnie, thank tank you. The light was just like that!
Nancy Griswold
So very beautiful, I live close to moose country here in New England and this resonates with me so much, love it F/L
Anne Gifford replied:
Thank you Nancy.. This was and still remains the closest look I’ve gotten at these magnificent animals.
Michael Durst
What a beautiful watercolor with its wonderful colors and the mother moose and her calf. Love the story and the quote that favorite paintings are like little windows into ones life...so true, so very true!
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