Wolves work tremendously hard to patrol, defend and hunt even a small territory. Wolves are commonly on the move for eight hours a day and may travel 4,000 miles a year. Because they may eat only once every 5 to 10 days, they also take the concept of rest very seriously. A rocky out-cropping such as this provides this pair with the opportunity to both conserve energy and survey a portion of their territory at the same time.

As noted by "SouthWest Art" magazine, “To say that Marris knows animals is an understatement. She lives them, breathes them, and - more than anything else - she loves them.” That love resonates throughout her art. It is that quality that keeps collectors coming back, again and again.

"Rocky Lookout" may capture a moment of rest in the wild, but is a complex mix of color and shadow, detail and impressionism that is her signature painting style.