Original, Pencil Drawing, Wildlife

“Melozi River Moose” Pencil Drawing

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Melozi River Moose

Wildlife Pencil Drawing
Dimensions (inches): 14″ x 17″ unframed

Original Wildlife Pencil Drawing by Barb Schacher

This is an original Wildlife pencil drawing signed by the artist, Barb Schacher, on acid-free, high quality, heavy weight Bristol paper using quality artist’s drawing pencils. Ready to frame.

The Story Behind The Drawing

The reference photo used for “Melozi River Moose” is one my husband took while on a hunting trip in Alaska almost ten years ago. The river in the background is a remote river called the Melozi River.

Pastel painting of a cowboy on horseback during a cattle roundup titled "Horse Prairie Roundup" by Western artist Barb Schacher

Working with Reference Photos – Part 3 of My Creative Process Series

In Part 3 of my Creative Process Series, I’m diving into how I use reference photos—not just as a guide, but as a storytelling tool. I’ll share how I select my sources, the importance of composition and lighting, and how I build a scene that feels authentic and emotionally resonant. Featuring my painting Horse Prairie Roundup, this post takes you behind the scenes from inspiration to finished work.

This is a Western pastel art piece featuring a cute, curious calf peeking over the back of another calf at the photographer.

What Inspires My Western Pastel Art – Part 2 of My Creative Process Series

“Inspiration for my Western pastel art starts with a lifetime of memories—from swimming horses in the river with friends to riding into town for ice cream cones. In this post, I share how those unforgettable ranch life experiences continue to shape my creative process and guide the stories I bring to life in pastel.”

Original, Pencil Drawing, Wildlife