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Wolves in Art

Wolves in paintings, drawings, photography etc..

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Nomads by BarbBarcikKeith

18×24 pastel. Original unavailable. Physical characteristics / Wolf weight and size can vary greatly worldwide, tending to increase proportionally with latitude as predicted by Bergmann’s Rule. In general, height varies from 0.6 to .95meters (26–38 inches) at the shoulder and weight ranges from 20 to 62 kilograms, which together make the gray wolf the largest of all wild canids. Although rarely encountered, extreme specimens of more than 77 kg (170 lb) have been recorded in Alaska and Canada. The heaviest wild wolf on record, killed in Alaska in 1939, was 80 kg (175 lb). The smallest wolves come from the Arabian Wolf subspecies, the females of which may weigh as little as 10 kg (22 lb) at maturity. Females in any given wolf population typically weigh about 20% less than their male counterparts. Wolves can measure anywhere from 1.3 to 2 meters (4.5–6.5 feet) from nose to the tip of the tail, which itself accounts for approximately one quarter of overall body length. / / Wolves usually have blended pelages. Wolves are built for stamina, possessing features ideal for long-distance travel. Their narrow chests and powerful backs and legs facilitate efficient locomotion. They are capable of covering several miles trotting at about a pace of 10 km/h (6 mph), and have been known to reach speeds approaching 65 km/h (40 mph) during a chase. While thus sprinting, wolves can cover up to 5 meters (16 ft) per bound. Wolf paws are able to tread easily on a wide variety of terrains, especially snow. There is a slight webbing between each toe, which allows them to move over snow more easily than comparatively hampered prey. Wolves are digitigrade, which, with the relative largeness of their feet, helps them to distribute their weight well on snowy surfaces. The front paws are larger than the hind paws, and have a fifth digit, the dewclaw, that is absent on hind paws. Bristled hairs and blunt claws enhance grip on slippery surfaces, and special blood vessels keep paw pads from freezing. Scent glands located between a wolf’s toes leave trace chemical markers behind, helping the wolf to effectively navigate over large expanses while concurrently keeping others informed of its whereabouts. Unlike dogs and coyotes, wolves lack sweat glands on their paw pads. This trait is also present in Eastern Canadian Coyotes which have been shown to have recent wolf ancestry. Wolves in Israel are unique due to the middle two toes of their paws being fused, a trait originally thought to be unique to the African Wild Dog. / / Wolves have bulky coats consisting of two layers. The first layer is made up of tough guard hairs that repel water and dirt. The second is a dense, water-resistant undercoat that insulates. The undercoat is shed in the form of large tufts of fur in late spring or early summer (with yearly variations). A wolf will often rub against objects such as rocks and branches to encourage the loose fur to fall out. The undercoat is usually gray regardless of the outer coat’s appearance. Wolves have distinct winter and summer pelages that alternate in spring and autumn. Females tend to keep their winter coats further into the spring than males. North American wolves typically have longer, silkier fur than their Eurasian counterparts. Fur coloration varies greatly, running from gray to gray-brown, all the way through the canine spectrum of white, red, brown, and black. These colors tend to mix in many populations to form predominantly blended individuals, though it is certainly not uncommon for an individual or an entire population to be entirely one color (usually all black or all white). A multicolor coat characteristically lacks any clear pattern other than it tends to be lighter on the animal’s underside. Fur color sometimes corresponds with a given wolf population’s environment; for example, all-white wolves are much more common in areas with perennial snow cover. Aging wolves acquire a grayish tint in their coats. It is often thought that the coloration of the wolf’s pelage serves as a functional form of camouflage. This may not be entirely correct, as some scientists have concluded that the blended colors have more to do with emphasizing certain gestures during interaction. At birth, wolf pups tend to have darker fur and blue irises that will change to a yellow-gold or orange color when the pups are between 8 and 16 weeks old. Though extremely unusual, it is possible for an adult wolf to retain its blue-colored irises. Wolves’ long, powerful muzzles help distinguish them from other canids, particularly coyotes and golden jackals, which have more narrow, pointed muzzles. Wolves differ from domestic dogs in a more varied nature. Anatomically, wolves have smaller orbital angles than dogs (>53 degrees for dogs compared with s teeth are its main weapons as well as its primary tools. Therefore, any injury to the jaw line or teeth could devastate a wolf, dooming it to starvation or incapacity. (information from Wikipedia) Complete 1999
Trace III by Sandi Baker

Portrait of a resident of The Wolf Sanctum in NC. Acrylics on Panel.
Blue Wolf by Borror

The blue wolf comes out at night . Nikon P80 . No editing .
Mexican Gray Wolf by Linda Gregory

This photograph was taken at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson, Arizona. I have taken dozens of pictures of the three Mexican gray wolves, but this is the only one where he was looking directly at me. Photographed with a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ 28. / Featured in: / WOLVES & WILD KIN/July, 2009 / WOLVES IN ART/July, 2009 /
Waiting out the Storm by Donna Ridgway

He’s curled up in the snow, waiting for the storm to pass… Robert and I took a camping trip to Arizona last December. I had a painting in a show in Las Vegas, at Cowboy Christmas. The trip went fine, even though it was December, until we got to Williams, AZ near the Grand Canyon. It began to blizzard, and the temperatures plummeted to near zero. We enjoyed the Grand Canyon in this weather, and headed home. When we got into Montana, the temps were below zero. Camping became difficult! We couldn’t get coffee to boil on the camp stove. We slept warm, under our good sleeping bags, but the coffee thing was the last straw! :) When we got to Gardner, Montana, at the entrance to Yellowstone Park, we stopped to see the Great Bear and Wolf Recovery Center…that’s where I found this wolf, waiting out the storm. From the sad look on his face, I don’t think he could get his coffee to boil either… Nikon D300 / 70-300mm lens / Photo shot through glass / Sharpened some to bring out the snow flakes. If you enjoyed seeing this wolf, you might also like to see his buddies: /

Recent Work

Reunited by tkrosevear

This photo was taken back in 1989, with a disc camera, so the quality was in need of some photoshop magic. As a wildlife rehabilitator, it was not uncommon to receive a phone call to drive anywhere from 1 mile to 100 miles to rescue an animal. On this particular occasion, a mindful winery owner contacted me about 2 wolf puppies he had found in a pile of grapevines ready to be burned. Once I arrived on the scene, it was obvious that one of the babies would not survive, though we crated both and got them settled into my truck, then searched the entire orchard for any signs of their mother for at least two-three hours, to no avail. Headed back home to nurse the one surviving pup back to health, as the other died on our way back home, about 45 miles. / My routine after getting an animal settled was usually to call the proper authorities, file paperwork and call the initial person who asked for assistance. I tried several times to contact the winery for about 4 days. On day 5, I received a call from them saying a neighbor had contacted them and called the Department of Fish & Game to retrieve a wolf that had been shot several times and left for dead. Soon after contacting them, they had taken the animal, a nursing female to Wolf Haven, which I in turn contacted to find that she was very weak but would probably survive. We kept in contact and they preferred that I nursed the pup, until she was well, as their staff was quite overwhelmed with rescues at that time. About 2 weeks later, by the grace of a miracle, the mother was eating and hunting on her own again in a huge enclosure and they asked that I bring the pup to see if she would recognize and tend to him. / Driving over 100 miles to the facility, we arrived and discussed the possibilities of her killing the baby if we attempted to reunite them. Less than 5 minutes later the mother began to howl, while we were enroute to her enclosure – the baby immediately started to yap and they seemingly were communicating with one another without yet seeing each other. / We apparently couldn’t get the gates open fast enough for either of them and this is the shot of their coming back together, most were pretty blurry as the little one was quite mobile jumping at momma. / The tears were flowing for all involved (which may have contributed to improper focus through the camera lens), and thankfully an experience that turned out positively – one that I will never forget as long as I live and breathe… WOLF SONG-I’ll be there For the Wolves in Art challenge
Heads Up! by Susan Bergstrom

Original Pastel and Prismacolor Pencil drawing. Drawn on cardstock, bonded acid free, low tooth, artist drawing paper. Thank You for viewing my art. VIEW susan’sgallery / VIEW susan’szazzle /
Untamed Spirit by Marija

This handsome fella a Mexican Gray Wolf lives at the Brookfield Zoo just west of Chicago Illinois. / Camera used is Canon Digital Rebel XTI with 300mm lens.
Writing

The Chase…He smells like the untouched earth, / Looks like the shine of the Moon, / Feels like the sting of the thorn, / He his after me.

I can’t really write a description without ruining this piece, sorry! ^^
Big Blue Wolf by Borror

Blue wolf larger
Waiting out the Storm by Donna Ridgway

He’s curled up in the snow, waiting for the storm to pass… Robert and I took a camping trip to Arizona last December. I had a painting in a show in Las Vegas, at Cowboy Christmas. The trip went fine, even though it was December, until we got to Williams, AZ near the Grand Canyon. It began to blizzard, and the temperatures plummeted to near zero. We enjoyed the Grand Canyon in this weather, and headed home. When we got into Montana, the temps were below zero. Camping became difficult! We couldn’t get coffee to boil on the camp stove. We slept warm, under our good sleeping bags, but the coffee thing was the last straw! :) When we got to Gardner, Montana, at the entrance to Yellowstone Park, we stopped to see the Great Bear and Wolf Recovery Center…that’s where I found this wolf, waiting out the storm. From the sad look on his face, I don’t think he could get his coffee to boil either… Nikon D300 / 70-300mm lens / Photo shot through glass / Sharpened some to bring out the snow flakes. If you enjoyed seeing this wolf, you might also like to see his buddies: /
Totem - Wolf by dawndavies

For Totem cards, wolves are on the endangered list. Pastels and photoshop / zazzle / / /
Killing Lies by gagman

Inspirational Depiction that just came to me.
Mexican Gray Wolf by Linda Gregory

This photograph was taken at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson, Arizona. I have taken dozens of pictures of the three Mexican gray wolves, but this is the only one where he was looking directly at me. Photographed with a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ 28. / Featured in: / WOLVES & WILD KIN/July, 2009 / WOLVES IN ART/July, 2009 /
Dashiell by Christine Elise McCarthy

My wolf, Dashiell Hammett. RIP.

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Artists & Photographers who depict or capture images of wolves.

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