James Kirkland Oil On Board Buffalo Western Painting

This contemporary buffalo painting by James Kirkland is a bold expression of his ability to merge traditional Western themes with a modern, high-impact palette. The bison—rendered with commanding presence—emerges from a radiant, otherworldly landscape awash in saturated purples, fiery oranges, and electric yellows.

Kirkland masterfully uses color contrasts to intensify the drama: the deep shadows on the buffalo’s muscular form are painted in rich violets and blacks, while the light catching its back glows with warm golds and sunlit oranges. The surrounding terrain is similarly stylized, with textured vegetation in unexpected hues that bring energy and movement to the scene.

Set against a vivid yellow sky and soft blue mountain silhouettes, the buffalo stands as both a symbol of strength and a visual force of nature. This work exemplifies Kirkland’s contemporary edge—rooted in Western iconography but fearlessly reimagined through color, texture, and emotional intensity.

Dimensions

45” X 60”

Titled “Arizona Buffalo”