John McFaul Wildlife Artist/Photographer
@wildartmi.bsky.social
Wildlife Artist/Photographer. All paintings and photos are mine unless stated otherwise. Passionate about the environment, humanity, and our prospects for the best possible present and future.
https://www.johnmcfaulwildlifeartist.com/
https://www.johnmcfaulwildlifeartist.com/
A very FOXY start for the morning. Near the studio yard, Ironwood, MI, USA.
November 9, 2025 at 8:31 PM
A very FOXY start for the morning. Near the studio yard, Ironwood, MI, USA.
I missed "National Bison Day" yesterday. I love that American Icon and currently have a WIP with one. Here's an older piece featuring that amazing species.
"Prophecy of Hope", acrylic, 18x24, SOLD.
"Prophecy of Hope", acrylic, 18x24, SOLD.
November 2, 2025 at 2:18 PM
I missed "National Bison Day" yesterday. I love that American Icon and currently have a WIP with one. Here's an older piece featuring that amazing species.
"Prophecy of Hope", acrylic, 18x24, SOLD.
"Prophecy of Hope", acrylic, 18x24, SOLD.
Happy Halloween, ALL!
October 31, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Happy Halloween, ALL!
Autumn's peak in the McCormick Wilderness Area, UP MI, USA.
LOVE this place!
LOVE this place!
October 14, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Autumn's peak in the McCormick Wilderness Area, UP MI, USA.
LOVE this place!
LOVE this place!
Looks like this Black Bear is preparing well for winter. This practice of storing as many calories for hibernation is also called hyperphagia. Took this just north of Duluth, MN.
#Bears #BlackBear #NaturePhotography #DuluthMN #MN #WildlifePhotography
#Bears #BlackBear #NaturePhotography #DuluthMN #MN #WildlifePhotography
September 19, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Looks like this Black Bear is preparing well for winter. This practice of storing as many calories for hibernation is also called hyperphagia. Took this just north of Duluth, MN.
#Bears #BlackBear #NaturePhotography #DuluthMN #MN #WildlifePhotography
#Bears #BlackBear #NaturePhotography #DuluthMN #MN #WildlifePhotography
I knew I noticed a lot of Blue Jays the last few days along Superior's Shore near Duluth, MN, which is where Hawk Ridge is. Turns out they tallied over 8,000 Blue Jays on their amazing bird counts from 9/17/25 This is my first and only painting of this species "Blue and Gold", acrylic, 8x8
#BlueJays
#BlueJays
September 18, 2025 at 3:07 PM
I knew I noticed a lot of Blue Jays the last few days along Superior's Shore near Duluth, MN, which is where Hawk Ridge is. Turns out they tallied over 8,000 Blue Jays on their amazing bird counts from 9/17/25 This is my first and only painting of this species "Blue and Gold", acrylic, 8x8
#BlueJays
#BlueJays
This is one of my best landscape photos from last year. As my favorite season begins it will be fun to see if I can top this one this year.
This is the October image for the 2025 John McFaul Northwoods Landscapes Calendar, taken in the Sylvania Wilderness Area, UP, MI.
#Fall #NaturePhotos #MI
This is the October image for the 2025 John McFaul Northwoods Landscapes Calendar, taken in the Sylvania Wilderness Area, UP, MI.
#Fall #NaturePhotos #MI
September 8, 2025 at 2:35 PM
This is one of my best landscape photos from last year. As my favorite season begins it will be fun to see if I can top this one this year.
This is the October image for the 2025 John McFaul Northwoods Landscapes Calendar, taken in the Sylvania Wilderness Area, UP, MI.
#Fall #NaturePhotos #MI
This is the October image for the 2025 John McFaul Northwoods Landscapes Calendar, taken in the Sylvania Wilderness Area, UP, MI.
#Fall #NaturePhotos #MI
Currently, the sparse population of Upper Peninsula bull moose travel far and wide in search of cows to mate with. Offering the best seasonal odds of seeing a moose in the UP or the Northwoods of WI. Here's my interpretation of that scenario "Diamond in the Rough - Moose", acrylic, 16x20, SOLD.
September 6, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Currently, the sparse population of Upper Peninsula bull moose travel far and wide in search of cows to mate with. Offering the best seasonal odds of seeing a moose in the UP or the Northwoods of WI. Here's my interpretation of that scenario "Diamond in the Rough - Moose", acrylic, 16x20, SOLD.
"Ten Mile Mallards", ships to Whitehouse, TN, today. Thanks, Andy!
September 2, 2025 at 2:06 PM
"Ten Mile Mallards", ships to Whitehouse, TN, today. Thanks, Andy!
After 15 years I suppose it's time to put a current photo up in the "About the Artist" section of my professional website. From my kayak where I get the most paddles in, the Gile Flowage, WI, USA.
#JohnMcFaulWildlifeArtist #Kayaking #Northwoods #PhotooftheArtist
#JohnMcFaulWildlifeArtist #Kayaking #Northwoods #PhotooftheArtist
August 31, 2025 at 6:02 PM
After 15 years I suppose it's time to put a current photo up in the "About the Artist" section of my professional website. From my kayak where I get the most paddles in, the Gile Flowage, WI, USA.
#JohnMcFaulWildlifeArtist #Kayaking #Northwoods #PhotooftheArtist
#JohnMcFaulWildlifeArtist #Kayaking #Northwoods #PhotooftheArtist
Was hoping to see some of the coyotes that frequent a meadow where the deer graze in the evenings. No coyotes this time, but definitely appreciated this buck still in summer's velvet and orange coat.
Took this in Miner's Heritage Park, UP MI, USA.
#Wildlife #WildlifePhotography #BuckDeer #Michigan
Took this in Miner's Heritage Park, UP MI, USA.
#Wildlife #WildlifePhotography #BuckDeer #Michigan
August 29, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Was hoping to see some of the coyotes that frequent a meadow where the deer graze in the evenings. No coyotes this time, but definitely appreciated this buck still in summer's velvet and orange coat.
Took this in Miner's Heritage Park, UP MI, USA.
#Wildlife #WildlifePhotography #BuckDeer #Michigan
Took this in Miner's Heritage Park, UP MI, USA.
#Wildlife #WildlifePhotography #BuckDeer #Michigan
When this porcupine discovered there was an imposing primate looking down on him/her from above the bike tire it was investigating.
Iron Belle Trail, near Bessemer, MI, USA.
#Porcupine #IronBelleTrail #UpperPenninsula #Michigan #Northwoods #Wildlife #WildlifePhotography #NaturePhoto
Iron Belle Trail, near Bessemer, MI, USA.
#Porcupine #IronBelleTrail #UpperPenninsula #Michigan #Northwoods #Wildlife #WildlifePhotography #NaturePhoto
August 22, 2025 at 10:47 AM
When this porcupine discovered there was an imposing primate looking down on him/her from above the bike tire it was investigating.
Iron Belle Trail, near Bessemer, MI, USA.
#Porcupine #IronBelleTrail #UpperPenninsula #Michigan #Northwoods #Wildlife #WildlifePhotography #NaturePhoto
Iron Belle Trail, near Bessemer, MI, USA.
#Porcupine #IronBelleTrail #UpperPenninsula #Michigan #Northwoods #Wildlife #WildlifePhotography #NaturePhoto
Fawn right after dawn.
Good Morning!
#Fawn #FawnPhoto #NaturePhotography #Deer #WildlifePhotography #Michigan #Dawn'sLight #NorthwoodsSummer
Good Morning!
#Fawn #FawnPhoto #NaturePhotography #Deer #WildlifePhotography #Michigan #Dawn'sLight #NorthwoodsSummer
August 21, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Fawn right after dawn.
Good Morning!
#Fawn #FawnPhoto #NaturePhotography #Deer #WildlifePhotography #Michigan #Dawn'sLight #NorthwoodsSummer
Good Morning!
#Fawn #FawnPhoto #NaturePhotography #Deer #WildlifePhotography #Michigan #Dawn'sLight #NorthwoodsSummer
There's a large old oak tree in the studio yard and the acorn mast is bountiful this year. Definitely being noticed by the resident wildlife.
#Nature #NaturePhotos #Wildlife #WildlifePhotography #Chipmunk #Acorns #FallMast #OakTrees #BackyardWildlife
#Nature #NaturePhotos #Wildlife #WildlifePhotography #Chipmunk #Acorns #FallMast #OakTrees #BackyardWildlife
August 18, 2025 at 9:34 PM
There's a large old oak tree in the studio yard and the acorn mast is bountiful this year. Definitely being noticed by the resident wildlife.
#Nature #NaturePhotos #Wildlife #WildlifePhotography #Chipmunk #Acorns #FallMast #OakTrees #BackyardWildlife
#Nature #NaturePhotos #Wildlife #WildlifePhotography #Chipmunk #Acorns #FallMast #OakTrees #BackyardWildlife
Of course I cherish sunny days and landscapes when the fall colors are peaking, but also found a closer look on a rainy day interesting, hence one of my new reproductions "Four Leaves".
#WallArt #NaturePhotography #Fal #Autumn #AutumnLeaves #ContemporaryNaturePhotos #FramwedArt #HomeDecor
#WallArt #NaturePhotography #Fal #Autumn #AutumnLeaves #ContemporaryNaturePhotos #FramwedArt #HomeDecor
August 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Of course I cherish sunny days and landscapes when the fall colors are peaking, but also found a closer look on a rainy day interesting, hence one of my new reproductions "Four Leaves".
#WallArt #NaturePhotography #Fal #Autumn #AutumnLeaves #ContemporaryNaturePhotos #FramwedArt #HomeDecor
#WallArt #NaturePhotography #Fal #Autumn #AutumnLeaves #ContemporaryNaturePhotos #FramwedArt #HomeDecor
Water Lily closeup. This was from Tuesday's paddle on Black Lake in Wisconsin's Chequamegon National Forest. Last year it had the most extraordinary Water Lily bloom I had ever witnessed, this year it was considerably more subtle, but beautiful none the less.
Have a great Friday, ALL!
#Naturephoto
Have a great Friday, ALL!
#Naturephoto
August 8, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Water Lily closeup. This was from Tuesday's paddle on Black Lake in Wisconsin's Chequamegon National Forest. Last year it had the most extraordinary Water Lily bloom I had ever witnessed, this year it was considerably more subtle, but beautiful none the less.
Have a great Friday, ALL!
#Naturephoto
Have a great Friday, ALL!
#Naturephoto
Just had my first paddle on Lake Superior of 2025. Here is the experienced sunset. This was on her south shore adjacent to Ottawa National Forest, UP MI, USA.
#LakeSuperior #NaturePhotography #UpperMichigan #OttawaNationalForest #Kayaking #NationalForests #UpNorth #Sunsets #GreatLakes #Seascapes
#LakeSuperior #NaturePhotography #UpperMichigan #OttawaNationalForest #Kayaking #NationalForests #UpNorth #Sunsets #GreatLakes #Seascapes
July 29, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Just had my first paddle on Lake Superior of 2025. Here is the experienced sunset. This was on her south shore adjacent to Ottawa National Forest, UP MI, USA.
#LakeSuperior #NaturePhotography #UpperMichigan #OttawaNationalForest #Kayaking #NationalForests #UpNorth #Sunsets #GreatLakes #Seascapes
#LakeSuperior #NaturePhotography #UpperMichigan #OttawaNationalForest #Kayaking #NationalForests #UpNorth #Sunsets #GreatLakes #Seascapes
Didn't see much wildlife on last evening's paddle, was happy to encounter a coyote on the drive back though.
Have a great Saturday, ALL!
#NaturePhotography #WildlifePhotography #Coyote #Candids #UpNorth #Wisconsin #NorthWoods
Have a great Saturday, ALL!
#NaturePhotography #WildlifePhotography #Coyote #Candids #UpNorth #Wisconsin #NorthWoods
July 26, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Didn't see much wildlife on last evening's paddle, was happy to encounter a coyote on the drive back though.
Have a great Saturday, ALL!
#NaturePhotography #WildlifePhotography #Coyote #Candids #UpNorth #Wisconsin #NorthWoods
Have a great Saturday, ALL!
#NaturePhotography #WildlifePhotography #Coyote #Candids #UpNorth #Wisconsin #NorthWoods
New John McFaul wildlife print releases. L to R, "Primary Bull - Moose", "Diamond in the Rough - Moose", "Exploring with Mom - Black Bear", "Primeval Flight - Loon".
#WildlifeArt #PrintReleases #CabinDecor #LodgeFurnishings #Loon #BlackBear #Moose #FramedArt #RealisticPaintings
#WildlifeArt #PrintReleases #CabinDecor #LodgeFurnishings #Loon #BlackBear #Moose #FramedArt #RealisticPaintings
July 24, 2025 at 12:20 PM
New John McFaul wildlife print releases. L to R, "Primary Bull - Moose", "Diamond in the Rough - Moose", "Exploring with Mom - Black Bear", "Primeval Flight - Loon".
#WildlifeArt #PrintReleases #CabinDecor #LodgeFurnishings #Loon #BlackBear #Moose #FramedArt #RealisticPaintings
#WildlifeArt #PrintReleases #CabinDecor #LodgeFurnishings #Loon #BlackBear #Moose #FramedArt #RealisticPaintings
The Minneapolis Stone Arch Bridge reopens ahead of schedule. It was the main subject-matter for a commission I completed a few years ago, pictured here. "The Bridge", acrylic, 18x24, commission.
#Paintings #Art #ImpressionisticPainting #MinneapolisStoneArchBridgePainting #AcrylicPainting
#Paintings #Art #ImpressionisticPainting #MinneapolisStoneArchBridgePainting #AcrylicPainting
July 23, 2025 at 11:28 AM
The Minneapolis Stone Arch Bridge reopens ahead of schedule. It was the main subject-matter for a commission I completed a few years ago, pictured here. "The Bridge", acrylic, 18x24, commission.
#Paintings #Art #ImpressionisticPainting #MinneapolisStoneArchBridgePainting #AcrylicPainting
#Paintings #Art #ImpressionisticPainting #MinneapolisStoneArchBridgePainting #AcrylicPainting
My second paddle in Upper Michigan's Sylvania Wilderness Area this year. My first trip this year I came upon the most picturesque active loon site of my life, so I had little hope I could come close to that on this second trip. Looming clouds and probable rain seemed ominous. Glad I went anyways!
July 19, 2025 at 12:21 PM
My second paddle in Upper Michigan's Sylvania Wilderness Area this year. My first trip this year I came upon the most picturesque active loon site of my life, so I had little hope I could come close to that on this second trip. Looming clouds and probable rain seemed ominous. Glad I went anyways!
Happy World Snake Day, ALL!
The largest snake I've ever seen in the Northwoods. Taken in Wisconsin's Turtle Flambeau Flowage, this is a Northern Water Snake. I'd just returned from Panama where I was always on the lookout for their numerous species of venomous snakes, didn't see any. Then this!
The largest snake I've ever seen in the Northwoods. Taken in Wisconsin's Turtle Flambeau Flowage, this is a Northern Water Snake. I'd just returned from Panama where I was always on the lookout for their numerous species of venomous snakes, didn't see any. Then this!
July 16, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Happy World Snake Day, ALL!
The largest snake I've ever seen in the Northwoods. Taken in Wisconsin's Turtle Flambeau Flowage, this is a Northern Water Snake. I'd just returned from Panama where I was always on the lookout for their numerous species of venomous snakes, didn't see any. Then this!
The largest snake I've ever seen in the Northwoods. Taken in Wisconsin's Turtle Flambeau Flowage, this is a Northern Water Snake. I'd just returned from Panama where I was always on the lookout for their numerous species of venomous snakes, didn't see any. Then this!
A Garter Snake whose sunning I interrupted when I launched my kayak yesterday. Gile Flowage, WI, USA.
#NaturePhotography #UpNorth #ReptilePhotography #GarterSnake #WildlifePhotography #SnakePhoto #Wisconsin #Kayaking
#NaturePhotography #UpNorth #ReptilePhotography #GarterSnake #WildlifePhotography #SnakePhoto #Wisconsin #Kayaking
July 15, 2025 at 2:59 PM
A Garter Snake whose sunning I interrupted when I launched my kayak yesterday. Gile Flowage, WI, USA.
#NaturePhotography #UpNorth #ReptilePhotography #GarterSnake #WildlifePhotography #SnakePhoto #Wisconsin #Kayaking
#NaturePhotography #UpNorth #ReptilePhotography #GarterSnake #WildlifePhotography #SnakePhoto #Wisconsin #Kayaking
From last evening's kayak paddle on the Montreal River, WI, USA. Of course it was placid as it could be back here. Earlier when I was attempting to video a fledgling Bald Eagle's first flights I was battling rough waters from high winds. Was nice to recharge with the Wood Thrushes song though.
July 9, 2025 at 9:51 PM
From last evening's kayak paddle on the Montreal River, WI, USA. Of course it was placid as it could be back here. Earlier when I was attempting to video a fledgling Bald Eagle's first flights I was battling rough waters from high winds. Was nice to recharge with the Wood Thrushes song though.
"Reflective Morning - Loon" shipped to Waynesville, MO, thanks LeRoy!
#Loon #Loonart #WildlifeArt #Nature #NatureArt #SignedPrint #CabinDeor #LodgeArt #MN #MI #WI #BoundaryWaters #CanoeAreaWilderness #UpNorth #Paintings #NaturePaintings
#Loon #Loonart #WildlifeArt #Nature #NatureArt #SignedPrint #CabinDeor #LodgeArt #MN #MI #WI #BoundaryWaters #CanoeAreaWilderness #UpNorth #Paintings #NaturePaintings
July 8, 2025 at 9:40 PM
"Reflective Morning - Loon" shipped to Waynesville, MO, thanks LeRoy!
#Loon #Loonart #WildlifeArt #Nature #NatureArt #SignedPrint #CabinDeor #LodgeArt #MN #MI #WI #BoundaryWaters #CanoeAreaWilderness #UpNorth #Paintings #NaturePaintings
#Loon #Loonart #WildlifeArt #Nature #NatureArt #SignedPrint #CabinDeor #LodgeArt #MN #MI #WI #BoundaryWaters #CanoeAreaWilderness #UpNorth #Paintings #NaturePaintings