16” x 20” acrylic painting on gold leaf, framed in a rustic gold frame.

The wolf stands as a symbol of chosen allegiance and deep-rooted loyalty. Set against luminous gold, its steady gaze invites you to consider what you stand beside and what you protect. Devotion speaks to the quiet strength that grows when commitment is grounded in purpose

Number one in the "Gilded Virtues" series honoring enduring human strengths reflected through iconic American wildlife. Each painting is created on gold leaf and framed in a rustic gold frame, where the surface catches and shifts with light — evoking open plains, wide horizons, and the quiet radiance of the land.

Pieces in the series:

1. Wolf: Devotion
2. Eagle: Vision
3. Bison: Steadfastness
4. Deer: Gentleness