The Fall Guy - Tundra Wolf by wildlife artist Carl Brenders

The Fall Guy by Carl Brenders, available from Prickly Pear Galleries.

 

"The title of this painting has several different meanings. Most obviously it refers to the season of the year, as indicated by the brightly coloured autumn leaves. Another meaning is American slang for a scapegoat - someone who undeservedly takes the blame. Sadly that has been the case with the much maligned wolf.

 

"This painting will always be a reminder of an especially dramatic period in my life, when I literally was 'the fall guy'. I was doing work at my house when I fell ten feet from the ladder and broke my left shoulder. It hurt everywhere in my body. After a week, I could (O, wonder!) sit and paint. This painting helped me through that difficult period, and I forgot about my physical problems. Thank you 'Fall Guy'!"  - Carl Brenders.

 

Print and Giclee canvas released in 2005.