Bears!

by Ona Christie | Nov 5, 2014 | Animal art, Animal spirits, Paintings | 8 comments

My dad seems to have bear energy. I’m staying at his house for a few days and keep wanting to paint bears.

Here is the first one.

Bear painting 1

“Bear 1″, original watercolor painting, 7″x10”

Here is the second. (I like the first one better.)

Bear painting in watercolor

“Bear 2″, original watercolor painting, 7″x10”

I used a very limited primary color palette for these, and did most of my color mixing on the paper.

I have started a third, of a sow bear with cubs. It’s still in progress, but will post when done!

8 Comments

maryannsimonds on November 5, 2014 at 11:04 pm

Awesome. Lovely colors. You capture the feel. MA

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maryannsimonds on November 5, 2014 at 11:04 pm

Awesome. Lovely colors. You capture the feel. MA

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Anne on November 5, 2014 at 11:31 pm

Thanks, Mary Ann!
Anne on November 5, 2014 at 11:31 pm

Thanks, Mary Ann!
Kris on November 6, 2014 at 12:32 pm

Those are great! I like the first one better overall, but I love the face on the second bear.
- Anne on November 6, 2014 at 6:07 pm
  
  Thanks, Kris. I agree. If it weren’t for the face I’d probably have pitched it.
Kris on November 6, 2014 at 12:32 pm

Those are great! I like the first one better overall, but I love the face on the second bear.
- Anne on November 6, 2014 at 6:07 pm
  
  Thanks, Kris. I agree. If it weren’t for the face I’d probably have pitched it.