{"product_id":"coyote-connection","title":"Coyote Connection Original Wildlife Painting","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis original oil with mixed media painting began with both seeing and hearing the coyotes that move through my urban neighborhood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the \u003ci\u003eUrban Wildlife\u003c\/i\u003e series, this painting captures a coyote not in motion, but in presence—meeting the viewer with a steady, open gaze. There is no urgency here, no retreat—just a quiet exchange that suggests awareness on both sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted in a limited palette of soft blues and warm earth tones, with subtle touches of orange, the piece leans into simplicity and restraint. Layers of mixed media and abstract mark making echo the complexity of the environments these animals navigate—urban and wild, visible and unseen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoyotes are remarkably adaptable, moving through human spaces with intelligence, resourcefulness, and a sensitivity to their surroundings. This piece reflects that balance—an animal fully attuned, responding and aware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCoyote Connection\u003c\/i\u003e invites a moment of reflection on the balance between instinct and awareness, and the untamed, intuitive parts of ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its grounded tones and steady presence, this piece is especially well suited for a living space, entryway, or study—somewhere it can be encountered often, offering a quiet moment of recognition and connection throughout the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 8\" x 10\" artwork will ship unframed. It has been painted on gallery wrapped canvas with finished, painted edges so it can be displayed unframed if desired. Items other than the painting in photographs are for illustration only and will not ship with the art.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAll of my art is copyrighted to me and copyrights are not transferable with sale.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marieke Mertz Art","offers":[{"title":"8\" x 10\" x 1.5\" \/ Oil Painting with Mixed Media","offer_id":49066847863026,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/2346\/1362\/files\/CoyoteConnectionPaintingsmall.png?v=1776385775","url":"https:\/\/www.mariekemertz.com\/products\/coyote-connection","provider":"Marieke Mertz Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}