“This little fellow was the adopted wolf puppy of some very dear friends of mine.” Portrayed inside part of the artist's creative surroundings, where clay pots are thrown, fired (and some are forgotten about), the little Taos wolf represents the careless, capricious playfulness of us all. “I have had so many 'city dwellers' approach me at shows, nationally, and tell me what a 'buddy' they have in this little wolf!” Artist Merrick goes on to say, “I had no idea when I painted him, how attractive he would become to the particularly quiet, thoughtful people who have taken him into their home.” This piece is 19”x 22” and signed personally by the artist.