9/17 Wary Wolf in Progress

Here's a bigger one I'm working on- I've painted this wolf a number of times, and this photo at least twice before.  There's something I love about the body gesture, there's a vulnerability there, the tail tucked low, the hindquarters dropping into a defensive crouch. But the eyes are open and the nose is leading forward, as that front paw delicately reaches out, paused and waiting to see if the way is safe...
I've used a new brush for this one, and I'm not sure I like it.  I was really excited to get some larger brushes but they aren't being quite as fun as I'd hoped...

24x48 acrylic on wood