Bear 8 - A Glimmer of Hope - 148 Bear Project - Fine Art Print

Bear #8 - A Glimmer of Hope.

This beautiful bear is a ray of hope and joy in my studio at the moment. It's soft blues and luminous eyes bring me a moment of pure peace every time I look over. The nature of a bear is often misunderstood, as humans we tend to put bears in their place; predator. I have personally encountered at least 100 bears in my life and only one time truly felt that I was in danger. They would just rather have nothing to do with us if the choice was theirs. This bear reflects some of the gorgeous black bears I have seen playing in the rivers, catching fish, watching the day go by. Their fur transforms when reflected in the light and they cast such beautiful blues. This bear was inspired by a bear I saw in a bit of a downcast day, the sky turned a strange yellow by the fires nearby. This beautiful bear was sitting beneath an apple tree just watching the world go by. I took ten minutes from a safe distance and watched him just people watching, he was so quiet and serene. 

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.