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"Sons of Thunder" Original Oil Painting
"Sons of Thunder" Original Oil Painting
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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
In the Bible, Jesus nicknames James and John the "Sons of Thunder". These two tight-knit, overzealous brothers were loud, rowdy, and reckless. And if you've ever shared a hardwood ridge with a couple of red hot Eastern longbeards, you can see why this is the perfect title for this painting. Easterns can seemingly shake the woods down with their thunderous gobble, and I've yet to find anything that makes my adrenaline pump the way a scene like this does.
In this painting, I highlighted the golden morning sun hitting the forest floor and really pushed the color temperature changes that this warm light produces. The play of light and shadow in the foreground is almost as important as the birds themselves. The gnarly, old tree and logs give structure and character to the scene and I really enjoyed painting them. The scene is from the top of a mountain near my home in Boone, and I took the reference photo for the background on opening day as a buddy and I were trying to locate a hot bird.
I created another video so you can watch the work in progress. I hope you enjoy the video and be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel to stay current on future videos.
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.
