30% of proceeds from this artwork support wildlife conservation through the Valley Zoo Development Society.
Limited Edition Reproductions
This artwork is available as a signed, numbered, limited-edition reproduction.
Paper Edition
Image size: 9.75 × 15 in
Paper size: 14 × 19 in
Edition: 48
Canvas Edition
24 × 41 in
Gallery-wrapped canvas
Edition: 18
Artist-Embellished Canvas Edition
24 × 41 in
Gallery-wrapped canvas
Hand-embellished with copper and gold detailing in the moths
Edition: 8
Prices increase gradually as each edition sells, reflecting the increasing rarity of the remaining works. Early collectors receive the lowest pricing.
Once all editions are sold, this image will be permanently retired.
About the Painting
Trouble is one of two red foxes that call the Edmonton Valley Zoo home.
Red foxes are the largest and most widespread fox species, known for their adaptability and intelligence. It was an honour to spend time observing and translating Trouble into paint. This piece represents a deep investment of time, care, and connection — built layer by layer over approximately 58 hours.
Each painting in the Painting for Conservation series incorporates a pattern inspired by the Arts & Crafts movement, designed around the ecological relationships of the species.
The Pattern
The pattern in Trouble reflects the food web surrounding the red fox:
Beaked hazelnut (Alberta’s only native nut-bearing plant)
Walnut sphinx moths and their caterpillars
Blue jays and American crows
The caterpillars feed on the leaves, the birds feed on both the caterpillars and the nuts, and the fox sits at the top of this interconnected system and eats them all.
Painting for Conservation
Painting for Conservation, the Canadian Chapter, is hosted by the Valley Zoo Development Society and exhibited at the Conservation Station in the Saito Centre at the Edmonton Valley Zoo throughout 2025.
This project focuses on Canadian wildlife and ecological storytelling:
100% of species are Canadian
Almost all are Albertan
Many are part of active conservation efforts
Over half are threatened or at risk
Through this work, the goal is to highlight the relationships between species and the fragile ecosystems they depend on.
Trouble - Limited Edition Reproduction
No returns on commissioned artwork.
Will accept returns or exchanges on artwork within 14 days after the painting arrives at your home as long as the customer: packs the art the same way it was shipped, covers all shipping costs including: signature required option and insurance for the value of the painting.
If in the rare circumstance that the artwork is damaged please email me (misty@mistyringart.com) photos of the box, of the artwork and we will talk about the options to remedy the situation to your satisfaction.
All artwork will be shipped with the utmost care so it arrives at your door the same way it left.
3-7 days processing to properly prep and package them for their safe arrival at your home.
