John Banovich
Under a Wolf Moon, 2022
oil on Belgian linen
44h x 100w in
111.76h x 254w cm
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When the moon is full on a cold winter night, the snow-cast glow from the moon appears with a cool Indigo blue hue as light and shadow mix and the depth of field shrinks. As one of my most challenging paintings to date, I tried to keep a loose, impressionistic feel to the sky and snow while capturing the details of the bison and wolves as they moved “Under a Wolf Moon” with their warm breath breaking into the cold air and deep powder.
In 2011 I was commissioned by the Yellowstone Club in Big Sky, Montana to create a signature painting for the lobby of the Warren Miller Lodge, the result was a 72 by 168 inch canvas appropriately titled “Cold Air, Deep Powder.” The two year research for this painting led to a long love affair with the American Bison.
As is so often with milestone paintings, “Under a Wolf Moon” has been marinating in my mind for nearly a decade. It is thought that this first full moon after January 1st, came to be known as the ‘wolf moon' because wolves were more likely to be heard howling at this time. Wolves are masters at picking up any signs of weakness and a thick blanket of snow on the ground generally makes it easier for them to catch their prey. While these massive bulls have seemingly not been slowed down by the deep drifts and are carving the way for the rest of the herd, the wolves are strategically staying on the high ground as they follow the herd, ever vigilant for the opportunity to move in.
John Banovich
An Elephant In The Room, 2021
oil on Belgian linen
42h x 84w in
106.68h x 213.36w cm
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John Banovich
Out of Africa, 2021
oil on Belgian linen
29h x 34w in
73.66h x 86.36w cm
Framed: 36.25h x 41.13w x 2.88d in
92.08h x 104.46w x 7.30d cm
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John Banovich
Thomson's Gazelle, 2021
oil on Belgian linen
11h x 14w in
27.94h x 35.56w cm
Framed: 17.50h x 20.50w x 1.25d in
44.45h x 52.07w x 3.18d cm
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John Banovich
Perspicacious, 2021
oil on Belgian linen
16h x 20w in
40.64h x 50.80w cm
Framed: 22.50h x 26.50w x 1.25d in
57.15h x 67.31w x 3.18d cm
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John Banovich
Three Buffalo Hunters, 2021
oil on Belgian linen
9h x 12w in
22.86h x 30.48w cm
Framed: 15.50h x 18.50w x 2.50d in
39.37h x 46.99w x 6.35d cm
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John Banovich
Testing the Herd, 2021
oil on Belgian linen
12h x 18w in
30.48h x 45.72w cm
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John Banovich
Snowy Thunder, 2021
oil on Belgian linen
10h x 19w in
25.40h x 48.26w cm
Framed: 18h x 27w x 3d in
45.72h x 68.58w x 7.62d cm
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John Banovich
Someone To Watch Over Me II, 2021
oil on Belgian linen
20h x 24w in
50.80h x 60.96w cm
Framed: 26.50h x 30.50w in
67.31h x 77.47w cm
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John Banovich
Faru, 2021
oil on Belgian linen
60h x 50w in
152.40h x 127w cm
Framed: 68.50h x 58.50w in
173.99h x 148.59w cm
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John Banovich
Designated Survivor, 2021
oil on Belgian linen
16h x 20w in
40.64h x 50.80w cm
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John Banovich
Dashes of Red, 2021
oil on Belgian linen
12h x 18w in
30.48h x 45.72w cm
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John Banovich
Yellow Bill, 2021
oil on Belgian linen
20h x 13w in
50.80h x 33.02w cm
Framed: 26.50h x 19.50w in
67.31h x 49.53w cm
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John Banovich
Beast Mode, 2021
oil on Belgian linen
12h x 12w in
30.48h x 30.48w cm
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John Banovich
Pink Lady, 2021
oil on Belgian linen
16h x 18w in
40.64h x 45.72w cm
Framed: 22.50h x 24.50w in
57.15h x 62.23w cm
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John Banovich
Monsters of the Night, 2021
oil on Belgian linen
24h x 20w in
60.96h x 50.80w cm
Framed: 32.50h x 28.50w in
82.55h x 72.39w cm
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John Banovich
Buffalo and Baobab, 2021
oil on Belgian linen
18h x 24w in
45.72h x 60.96w cm
Framed: 26.50h x 32.50w in
67.31h x 82.55w cm
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John Banovich
Life Long Bond, 2021
oil on Belgian linen
10h x 10w in
25.40h x 25.40w cm
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John Banovich
Dazzle, 2021
oil on Belgian linen
5.19h x 22w in
13.18h x 55.88w cm
Framed: 12.50h x 29.50w in
31.75h x 74.93w cm
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John Banovich
Tusks of Kilimanjaro, 2021
oil on Belgian linen
20h x 24w in
50.80h x 60.96w cm
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John Banovich
Colors of Africa II, 2021
oil on Belgian linen
9h x 12w in
22.86h x 30.48w cm
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John Banovich
Testing the Herd, 2021
oil on Belgian linen
12h x 18w in
30.48h x 45.72w cm
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