The Lion BNC Gold (b1941) When Al Lostetter began

(b1941) When Al Lostetter began to paint in Abiquiu

I wanted the patina to have the look and feel of filtered light coming through

The morning must be exceptionally cold (certainly below minus 10º F) to allow the steam rising from the thermal springs and rivers to ice cake all matter nearby

E Pluribus Unum (Alligator Hatchling and Blue Crab)

where he wrote and located the book

The Lion BNC Gold (b1941) When Al Lostetter began7" x 11. 5" x 5. 5" Edition of 100, 1987 Few animals present a more magnificent image than the full maned male African Lion. Although his manners are atrocious (he will let the females of the pride make a kill and then insist on eating his fill before they or the cubs can partake), he plays a very important role in the survival of the pride. It is the dominant male's job to defend the pride's territory and its members from intruders who would threaten