Mountain Goats seem to be rather elusive creatures to me. Unless you're willing to hike up high into their territory you're not likely to see one up close. I had the thrill of being up close and personal just once while on a boat with friends up in Montana, on the Missouri River at the Gates of The Mountains. He and his fellow goats hopped on down the sheer cliff right to the river's edge.  This painting is designed as an up close and personal view of these extraordinary creatures.