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Ryan believes quality makes the difference between a generic print and a fine art print. Every Ryan Kirby piece uses professional-grade, archival quality materials to ensure your investment lasts a lifetime.
"Follow the Leader" Original Oil Painting
"Follow the Leader" Original Oil Painting
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A Note on Gifting
Unframed prints arrive rolled in a personalized tube featuring Ryan’s wildlife sketches. This packaging is highly recognizable—consider shipping to a different address if it's a surprise gift.
Description
Quail are such an important part of the Southern hunting scene, and there are so much history and culture around the hunt. So for a recent exhibit at the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, I decided to paint this group of quail against a loosely rendered backdrop of native grasses. There’s so much expression in their heads and body postures, I didn't want to detract from that with too much going on in the background. As I often do, I posted this piece on my Instagram page to let my followers comment with titles and then vote for their favorite. They chose “Follow the Leader,” and I think it’s a fitting title. It sold the second day of the show.
Ryan Kirby Quality Guarantee
Ryan believes quality makes the difference between a generic print and a fine art print. Every Ryan Kirby piece uses professional-grade, archival quality materials to ensure your investment lasts a lifetime.
Expertly Crafted, Authentically Verified
Crafted for Collectors, Built to Last
Made for hunters and collectors with scientific accuracy and museum-quality detail.
Detailed sketches of bucks from ages 1.5 to 6.5 years, approved by NDA biologists.
Printed on acid-free paper with fade-resistant inks for lasting clarity.
Individually signed by Ryan Kirby with his Seal of Authenticity.
Comes with pre-installed hardware for effortless wall mounting.
The ryan kirby experience
When you buy from Ryan Kirby, you’re getting more than just art—you’re getting the Ryan Kirby Experience.
Each order is carefully packaged in our Boone, NC, studio. Unframed prints arrive rolled with protective tissue and plastic wrap to prevent damage, while canvas prints are available framed or unframed. Original oils come custom-crated with premium framing chosen by Ryan. Look for Ryan’s signature wildlife sketches on the shipping tube—it’s a mark of authenticity and care.
Purchasing art should be an experience, from the moment you order to the day you hang it in your home, office, cabin, or man cave.
