Framed oil painting

12 x 16 (image size) oil on board

Driving around Lexington, VA, I stumbled upon these Billy goats gathered in a meadow.  There were actually many more.  Maybe thirty of them!  As I approached them with my camera, they grew more interested in me.  First they turned and stared at me.  Then they started walking toward me, perhaps looking for me to feed them.

Goats are smart animals and are extremely curious.  Therefore, I thought it would be appropriate to have them staring at the viewer of the painting.  They are also known to dig under fences, jump fences and do whatever they can to escape captivity.  They will eat almost anything. They are fascinating creatures!