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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.
"The Defender" Rolled Artist Proof Canvas Print- Size 24x18 - Needs to be mounted and framed
"The Defender" Rolled Artist Proof Canvas Print- Size 24x18 - Needs to be mounted and framed
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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
One of my favorite bull elk paintings to date, I could tell this painting was going to turn out well. I just had a good feeling about it.
I shifted my underpainting color to a much cooler blue, and for that matter shifted my entire color palette to match the sage and cool blue of the distant, early morning mountains. I added the short dip in the distant skyline in the upper right corner towards the end of the painting to give the piece some breathing room and a sense of atmosphere as the mountains drop back into the distance. The painting was a hit at the show, looked good in a frame, and sold on the second day.
The piece was selected into the 2015 Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation's Premiere Art Program. Proceeds from the sale of this print at RMEF banquets across the country have helped to fund vitally important conservation efforts for the future of elk and their habitat.
These prints are signed and numbered. There are only two of these available.
Overall Print Size 24" x 18". Important - this is a rolled canvas that would need to be mounted (not stretched) to board or foam core and then framed. Your local framer should know how to do this.
Note: Unframed prints will come professionally rolled in a standard tube. In addition, other discounts or coupon codes do NOT apply.
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.
