Hope of the Grizzlies is a piece inspired by college and my children. While earning my undergraduate degree in Missoula, Montana, I had a three-year-old daughter and an infant son. Life was intense. I felt numb to the world as I was coping and getting by. I remember the day I first started feeling myself again after becoming a mom, while hiking the M Trail. I felt free and able to breathe. This became my sanctuary and a return to myself in many ways. I'm a Griz fan at heart and have always loved the culture of Missoula. I named this piece Hope of the Grizzlies instead of Home of the Grizzlies because this painting made me feel Hope as I added to it and reflected on my younger self. The world is ever-changing and evolving, like we all are. The numb scary parts of my life have blossomed into some of my greatest blessings. Along with the Grizzlies, I painted Huckleberries, Dandelions, Clover, Army Cutworm Moth, and Cutthroat Trout because Grizzlies have a diverse, colorful diet. I also painted Forget-Me-Nots, Shooting Stars, Arrowleaf Balsamroot, Paintbrush, and Bitterroot flowers because they are native to Griz country and brighten our hillsides. So, blow a hundred hopes of dandelion seeds, count your blessings when you find a four-leaf clover, and always look up and wish on the shooting stars, for you never know when you may need a little more hope in this life.
Product features
- UL-certified Greenguard Gold inks for high-quality, low-emission prints
- Sustainably sourced radial pine frame from FSC-certified forests
- Durable cotton-polyester canvas with proprietary matte coating
- Vivid, latex-ink colors that are non-toxic and long-lasting
- Includes sawtooth hanging hardware; available in multiple sizes and frame colors
Care instructions
- If the canvas does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, damp cloth.
