Created in 2026, the story in my head as I painted, depicts a scene where riders have encountered a slaughter, with one lone calf standing by the body of it’s mother. Considered sacred, the calf is guided to camp as a mascot and protector of the tribe.
My inspiration was the actual rescue of a white buffalo calf from a kill auction by friend and actress, Dawn Olivieri. He lives today on her farm, “Moon Mountain Sancuary and Rescue,” in Mena, Arkansas. Many wild horses rescued are sent to a group of Native American trainers, before being shipped to the “Moon.” Thus the connection. Ironically, Chanu, as he is named, likewise has assumed the rold of guardian of Dawn’s premises.
Created in 2026, the story in my head as I painted, depicts a scene where riders have encountered a slaughter, with one lone calf standing by the body of it’s mother. Considered sacred, the calf is guided to camp as a mascot and protector of the tribe.
My inspiration was the actual rescue of a white buffalo calf from a kill auction by friend and actress, Dawn Olivieri. He lives today on her farm, “Moon Mountain Sancuary and Rescue,” in Mena, Arkansas. Many wild horses rescued are sent to a group of Native American trainers, before being shipped to the “Moon.” Thus the connection. Ironically, Chanu, as he is named, likewise has assumed the rold of guardian of Dawn’s premises.
