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Collectors of Daniel Smith’s Fine Art Editions are already
familiar with his astonishing versatility. This artist is not
gathering moss painting the same one or two species. He is equally
at home painting bear in water as he is a thundering herd of
buffalo or a mountain lion poised to leap. The subject of Summit
Sanctuary is the Dall sheep in a perfect alpine landscape that
shows the high elevation these mountaineers prefer. The Dall
sheep inhabit the subarctic mountain ranges of Alaska and the
Canadian northwest and their adaptation to this rugged high country
environment has ensured their survival for thousands of years.
Storm clouds may gather on the ridge top but this group of three
relaxes in a spot of sun, taking in what must be an expansive
view below. |