Official Gallery of Canadian Wildlife Artist Glen Loates R.C.A.

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Glen Loates painting the Wood thrush with bird skins from the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) in 1979

One-of-a-kind works by Glen Loates. View the Originals

Glen Loates outside by mushrooms kneeling with sketchbook and smiling

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Glen Loates in the studio using animal skins as reference while painting owels

Glen Loates in the studio using animal skins as reference.

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Glen Loates in the Oval Office presenting his Bald Eagle painting to Ronald Reagan.

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Tracking the Scent by Glen Loates, artwork printed on a tote bag
Tracking the Scent by Glen Loates, tote bag, alternate view

Tracking the Scent

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About the Work

Two Timber Wolves — one black, one grey — tracking through deep winter snow. The grey wolf is in the foreground, nose down and moving, the black wolf behind it watchful and still. This 1979 watercolour is one of Glen's most celebrated and widely collected paintings: the composition captures the wolves' working intelligence — the partnership, the concentration, the unhurried purpose of two large predators following a trail they trust.

The contrast between the two coat colours — both within the normal range of wolf variation in Canada — gives the painting its visual interest and its ecological truth. Glen studied wolves extensively, reading the literature and observing captive animals as well as tracks and field sign.

Each bag is made to order to gallery standards, sturdy enough for everyday use and built to carry the conversation wherever you go.

About the Artist
Glen Loates outside by mushrooms kneeling with sketchbook and smiling

Glen Loates R.C.A. has spent his life paying close attention to the natural world. Largely self-taught, he began his professional career at eleven, and in 1974 he was elected to full membership in the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts.

He works from field study and museum study skins rather than photographs, making as many as forty-five pencil sketches of an animal before he paints it, and he begins every painting from the eye.

In 1982, President Ronald Reagan accepted Glen's life-size Bald Eagle in the Oval Office, a gift Glen painted and conceived himself, making him the first Canadian artist represented at the White House.

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The full written biography is on the Biography page.

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Format & Materials

The format

  • Glen Loates' artwork carried into everyday life, on a bag made for real use.
  • Soft, durable poly-poplin with a 1" black strap for easy carrying on the shoulder, and double-stitched seams throughout.
  • Roomy enough for books, markets, studio supplies or a day out, with a quiet nod to wildlife and nature.

Materials

  • Durable poly-poplin chosen for strength and everyday use.
  • Sturdy strap with reinforced stitching at stress points.
  • Glen's artwork reproduced across the panels with clear detail and consistent colour.
Care
  • Spot clean with a mild detergent and cool water, dabbing gently rather than scrubbing the artwork.
  • Let the bag air dry completely before use; don't machine dry unless the product page says it is safe.
  • Avoid bleach and harsh chemicals, which can weaken the fibres and fade the artwork.
  • Keep loads to a comfortable everyday weight to protect the shape and seams.
Delivery & Returns
  • Made to order in the United States and inspected before it ships.
  • Packed to protect the fabric and artwork in transit.
  • Delivery time depends on your location. Outside the United States, customs duties or import fees may apply on arrival.
  • Complimentary shipping with tracking.
  • If your piece arrives damaged, email [email protected] with a photo and we'll send a complimentary replacement.
  • Not right for any reason? Contact us within 30 days of your order date.
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