#Western Landscape and Wildlife Art

Mount Olympus

30”x38” oil on linen


Of course we think of the place of the Gods in ancient history.
I played with that in this painting. 
The ancient Greek gods are having a little discussion.
It is my intention to sell this painting, with all proceeds going to 
L.D.S. Philanthropic Fund for disaster relief.                                                                                                                                                                                     
$3000

Still Waters

By James Forest Olson

Giglee Print on canvas 15.25”x20” (or to spec)

This is one of my fantasy compositions inspired by the 23rd Psalm.

The phrase, “He leadeth me beside the still waters”, touched my imagination. In this scene, You may wander with me, on this bright spring day, through the grove of green #aspen, around still pools of water, into the intriguing, background forest almost hidden behind the small pine.  In this painting I provide some mystery for your imagination.

$300

#aspen #aspenpainting

“Autumn Fantasy”

20”x25¾”  oil on linen
A place as this You'll not likely find,
It's from the abyss of my wandering mind.
But there in reflection I quietly ponder,
Where in deep dreams am oft wont to wander,
Down a wee brook to my lake far away,
Which, this time, Autumn ripples display.

$2500 Framed

           Midnight Surprise
Giglee Print 19¼” x 23”
On a black, spooky night, come suddenly, face to face with an owl lit by your flashlight. 
 Surprise!
The owl is from an old a potash plant I was exploring in Carlsbad New Mexico where 
she surprised me at the top of a ship's ladder. Later, I surprised her with my camera set.
The window frame is an old collapsed miner's cabin found in the Colorado mountains. 
I put her with my father-in-law's old lantern that hung many years in his cow barn.  
The inspiration came from my early days when my brother and I, on a moonlight hike, 
explored a spooky old house.   #owl
$300 Framed

Relic of Hope
14”x18” oil on linen
A true family once lived here. This painting is a tribute to our for-bearers, their faith in God, 
 their courage, high hopes and the spirit of optimism.   May we always hold to that heritage. 
Giglee Prints unframed $175

Home Land

17¾”x26” Oil on linen
There is a deep place in my heart, a reverence for our country and the hard work, of strong 
kindly people, loyal to family and the field of their profession.  Here is dedication, rugged 
individualism and trust in our Almighty God, that led them to this land and built a marvelous 
nation.

$2200 Framed

Independence

28”x21½” Oil on linen
This is an expression of rugged individualism and independence.
The rear quarters of the animal were exaggerated to show the power.
Anyone want a flower?

$1800 Framed

Confluence
18”x29” oil on linen
I often express, as in this painting, my love for the virtues of freedom.
The bison are, to me, a symbol of the independent spirit that we once held high,

The setting is typical of  North Yellowstone


There are times, now and then when light shadow and weather,
verdant fields, wooded hills and wildlife come together,
As harmonious evidence of natures affluence,
And in royalty display an eloquent confluence.

$2400  Framed

A Moment in Time
18”x29” oil on linen





Again, I express my love for freedom.

The setting is Geyser basin in Yellowstone