North American WildlifeWolf Art, Bison and Cougar Paintings
Black wolf, bison, cougar, grizzly, moose, elk, bighorn: North American wildlife carries the vastness of open land. Stéphane Alsac paints its quiet power in oil, in sweeping compositions where every texture matters, from fur to snow. From the Rockies to the rivers of British Columbia, his paintings capture these animals in the depth of winter: a bison driving through a blizzard, an elk bugling in the icy air, a grizzly moving through the morning mist.
The black wolf is the centrepiece. Painted as a commission for a collector, it carries all the mystery and fear we have attached to this animal since childhood.
This collection brings together original paintings, unique pieces, and their numbered, signed limited canvas editions.
The animals in the collection
“My Wolf” began as a commission. The collector wanted a Canadian wolf and gave the artist free rein. Stéphane Alsac drew on images from childhood, the wolf of Jack London’s stories or Prokofiev’s musical tale: a wolf as black as night, caught on the carcass of an elk, its golden eyes glowing in the winter forest. A deliberately narrow palette deepens the wintry mood and makes that gaze stand out.
The bison of “Snowpiercer” drives through the blizzard without swerving. The tight, horizonless framing puts the viewer face to face with it.
The cougar, known as “the ghost of the mountains”, is painted in “Ghost of the Rockies”. Its tawny coat is warmed by light against a cold, misty background. The grizzly of “In the Mist”, a British Columbia bear, crosses a river at dawn, framed at water level.
Large deer and the bighorn complete the collection. The moose of “Aoskway”, which bears the animal’s Huron name, ploughs through deep snow; the elk of “The Call” bugles, its breath visible in the cold air. “BigHorn” pays tribute to the Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, whose horns can weigh up to 14 kg.
Originals and editions
- Original painting: a unique piece in oil on linen canvas, signed. Price of each original on request.
- Canvas edition (giclee): a limited edition, numbered and hand-signed, printed from the original painting, with a certificate of authenticity. The original stays unique; only some works are released as editions.
Frequently asked questions
Do you have other wolf paintings?
The wolf is a recurring subject in Stéphane Alsac’s work. For a commissioned wolf painting, see Private Commission.
Do you ship to the US and Canada?
Yes, artworks ship to North America, rolled in a tube or framed.