Russells For Men

The fine art of the wildlife prints by great modern artists have been very successful in our Russell's for Men™ catalogs from the very beginning. John Banovich is one of the finest of these artists.

Michael Sieve is an avid sportsman and recognized wildlife and big game artist. His paintings are inspired by actual experiences in the field and developed through extensive research on the natural history of the area and the species, using both photographs and specimens where possible.

In "Beauty & The Beast" two adult lions, a male and a female, stride side by side across the plain. Lions live in a precarious balance; the basic social structure is the pride which can have as many as three adult males. The males help protect the females from attack and from competitors who attempt to steal their food.

"I have always been inspired by the drama of the Cape buffalo. During a journey to the western corridor of the Serengeti, I witnessed this massive herd perfectly poised under a large acacia tree filled with Buffalo Weavers nests. John Banovich

John Banovich's art is big and powerful, as are his subjects. Spending months each year in the world's wildest places, he sets out to capture the excitement and drama of our natural world.

What more can be said about the "King of the Beasts"? This wonderfully attractive piece captures the look of royalty and domination of the lions realm.

The trumpeting elephant is usually thought to be an expression of aggression or fear. But they trumpet for a variety of reasons, including greeting returning members of the herd.

Randall Reading, well known for his wildlife carvings, has produced a fitting representation of an old bull elephant. I can imagine this massive old male, forced out of the heard and guarded by a pair of askari (younger bulls). The magnificent old bull trumpets a challenge with his ears fanned to tell the world he is serious.