Framed Original Pencil Drawing - "M is for Moose" - 16"x20"

Artwork Details

• Artwork size: 8" × 10.75"
• Paper size: 11" × 14" with deckled edges
• Overall framed size: 16" × 20"
• Medium: Original pencil drawing on acid-free paper
• Frame: Upcycled frame, custom fabric-wrapped with acid-free glue and fitted with new glass.
• Hanging: Includes a wire for easy hanging flush with the wall.

What’s Included

• Original framed artwork
• Certificate of authenticity
• Card about the collection it comes from
• Mini storybook featuring the story written for this image

The Collection "Feels Like Home"

This is the fourth drawing in a series of 6 showing my love for the experiences I've had in the Western US.

A Fine Day would look lovely displayed as a pair or trio with other pieces from the collection.

The Story Behind the Artwork

It is based off a real memory my family and I have.

Of all places to see a moose, we saw one in the McDonalds drive through in Jackson Hole. He was trotting through while guest in the parking lot were jumping into the backs of trucks that I’m not even sure belonged to them. It got our hopes up that we might see more in better scenery. We drove through the less popular roads of the Tetons searching through the thick green of what seemed like perfect moose habitat, but no. we only saw one at Macdonalds.

The Storybook

The story I wrote for it is simple and a fun addition to the piece:

He wondered what all the fuss was about in town over that one building. The humans seemed to line up around the place in their cars together like a snake with its prey, only to drive right off when they got to the end. But the aroma, mmh, he couldn’t deny that it allured him. Maybe he’d just walk over and see what was so special about this place.

It did have a giant “M” out front, which obviously stood for moose. So why shouldn’t he check it out? As a moose, it was his job to patrol the forest and make sure no one got into any kind of funny business.

Okay, that wasn’t true, but what other excuse did he have other than curiosity?

He wandered over to the stone building, and the smell got even more delightful. What could that possibly be? He got in line behind the cars, as that seemed to be the thing to do around here.

Patiently waiting, he got to the front. This was the part where the cars seemed to drive off now, but look at that! There was a window into the stone building! And inside the window, a girl with the most curious look of fright on her face.

She was holding a paper bag, or, was. It was not on the floor.

Being the friendly moose he was, he picked up the bag to give back to her, but when he came up, she was gone!

Without any other idea what to do at this place, he took the bag and walked off. Humans were jumping out of his way and hopping into truck beds as he passed, so kind to clear the way for him!

As he was walking, he took notice of the same wonderful smell as before coming from the paper bag. Unable to contain his excitement, he ran off back to his home to see what it was.

When he arrived, he ripped open his bag and was delighted to see an assortment of treats! Just enough for a small snack for him, and a very happy one at that.

He made his way through the selections one by one, savoring the reward for his efforts, and began to understand what the humans liked so much about that one building.

Packaging

Your artwork will be carefully packaged in a large box with corner protectors, honeycomb packaging, and bubble wrap to help protect it during shipping.