Bear 6 - Step into Joy - Fine Art Canvas print 148 Bears Project

Bear #6 Step into joy.

Growing up sandwiched in the Rockies and Purcells and Selkirks, I was blessed to see many grizzlies on my hikes in the forest. One of the things that struck me from a young age, being able to observe a bear from afar, is the playfulness and youth these great beasts exhibit at any age. When faced with a threat they are a fearsome thing to behold. But when safely witnessed from a distance, they are content to play in a dandelion field, roll and lounge on their backs, and take in the sunshine. If this bear appeals to you it is a call to be at peace, to experience more joy. To take in the beauty of each day and live in the moment. 

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 148^th painting in this process.

• Canvas Material: FSC-certified wood stretcher bars, cotton-polyester blend (300-350gsm, 350-400 microns).
• Size Options: 13 sizes in inches (US&CA) and cms (rest of the world).
• Frame Colors: Black, Natural Wood, Dark Brown.
• Sustainable Wood: FSC-certified or locally sourced poplar or pine.
• High-Quality Printing: Long-lasting, vibrant colors.
• Hanging Kit: Included, varies by country.
• Frame Dimensions: The width (the front of the frame) is 9 to 14 mm wide (0.35" to 0.55"), with thickness varying by region— 42 mm (1.65") in North America and 32 mm (1.26") in Europe. A 12 mm (0.45") gap between the canvas and frame ensures a snug fit.