John Banovich-The Creation of a Painting - Under a Wolf Moon.

The Creation of "Under a Wolf Moon" by John Banovich
Cinematography:
by Sean Viljoen
Commentary:
Douglas Smith PhD, Senior Wildlife Biologist, Yellowstone National Park, Danny Johnson, Ranch Manager, Flying D Ranch
Artist Statement:
John Banovich, "Under a Wolf Moon", Oil on Belgian Linen, 44h x 100w in.
"When the moon is full on a cold winter night, the snow-cast glow from the moon appears with a cool Indigo blue hue as light and shadow mix and the depth of field shrinks. As one of my most challenging paintings to date, I tried to keep a loose, impressionistic feel to the sky and snow while capturing the details of the bison and wolves as they moved “Under a Wolf Moon” with their warm breath breaking into the cold air and deep powder.
In 2011 I was commissioned by the Yellowstone Club in Big Sky, Montana to create a signature painting for the lobby of the Warren Miller Lodge, the result was a 72 by 168 inch canvas appropriately titled “Cold Air, Deep Powder.” The two year research for this painting led to a long love affair with the American Bison.
As is so often with milestone paintings, “Under a Wolf Moon” has been marinating in my mind for nearly a decade. It is thought that this first full moon after January 1st, came to be known as the ‘wolf moon' because wolves were more likely to be heard howling at this time. Wolves are masters at picking up any signs of weakness and a thick blanket of snow on the ground generally makes it easier for them to catch their prey. While these massive bulls have seemingly not been slowed down by the deep drifts and are carving the way for the rest of the herd, the wolves are strategically staying on the high ground as they follow the herd, ever vigilant for the opportunity to move in." - John Banovich

[@onlyintime9914]

Nothing quite says dedication to wildlife like a luxury custom made house and luxury trips to enjoy luxury experiences while selling luxury art to luxurious people and establishments. May God bless the artists and creatives, including those with less monetary advantages and bless them to find value in the simple satisfaction of admiring God's work and giving of God's love through their kindness and their artwork. May God bless the animals of earth and that their beauty is not constricted to the world of man and the artwork of man. Amen.

[@PatrickTheunis]

Wow!!! ❤😊😉👍🏻

[@echomarket3125]

If you had told me your color combinations and the technique to achieve the final product, I would have been highly skeptical. Now that I see your finished product, I'm thinking this man is so much more than an artist. His work is magical. Only a handful of people can move me to that emotion. Well done good and faithful servant.

[@tusk242]

Thankyou. I leaned when I was about 10 from Famous Owen Gromme who was friends with Robert Bateman. He taught me about the Golden Rule, how to see, feel what I am drawing.. He would catch me skipping school, sketching from the many displays they had at the Milwaukee Museum, where he worked. I skipped many year of painting when someone had Stolen all my art supplies, sketch books and some painting on Flat Board. Now at 75 retired on fixed income, and some art supplies I have returned. However, I was shocked how many pod cast so called artist just TRACE from a photo onto their canvas to show how to paint a wolf ,an owl. and call it realism art.

[@constanceschroer4068]

Marvelous to my soul....thank you.

[@benwaddams]

So inspiring to see how you work, close up and personal John. Thank you. Beautifully filmed as well as painted. Ben

[@jeanmoore1525]

Beautiful John.

[@naomiculbreath8074]

So glad I watched this. Gives me an entirely new enjoyment of the painting. Hope to see you at Prix de West.

[@frankricker580]

John. Thank you for your beautiful work; it is truly awesome and inspiring.Frank Ricker

[@elizabethkellerman969]

Wow! Super inspiring.

[@meredith7236]

Omg he lives in the woods it's my dream