Bear 1 - Let it Flow - Original Art - 148 Bears Project
Bear number 1 in my 148 Bears Project
This bear is so soothing to me. She has landed in an easy flowing spot, placed herself calmly into the perfect environment, she does not chase. She allows. The fish leaps into the air, and she catches it with the greatest of ease. The message; do not try so hard, simply allow.
Welcome to the 148 Bear project. It’s an odd number right? In 2017 a bear I had grown quite attached to, called Bear 148, was shot by a hunter after a relocation to BC. She had gained quite a lot of notoriety for her familiarity with humans in the parks, roaming around Canmore and Banff, watching sports be played in the soccer fields. She had hundreds, literally hundreds of interactions with humans that were non-threatening, and was shipped off and then hunted. In my opinion Bear 148 is a symbol for our failure to interact with bears in any other way other than as a threat or as waste. Grizzlies are gorgeous, powerful creatures, and deserve to share the forests and land with both the respect and admiration that is due to them. I will be painting 148 bears, from Black to Spirit to Grizzly to Polar bear, because I feel like all these creatures speak to the critical state humanity has reached, regarding having a life of connection with the other creatures that bless us with their presence on this planet. Bear 148 was a gorgeous and peaceful bear, and she will be the 148th painting in this process.
This beautiful painting is a small and lovely 24" x 20" with a painted 1.5" gallery canvas edge. It is a wood based canvas, painted with a soft lovely mix of acrylic, gesso, and uv gloss to create that beautiful bold depth and captivating colour blends. This piece although gorgeous in photo is still far more remarkable to behold in person.
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