“Bears have always been my favourite animal — There’s a sense of timelessness to them that makes the noise of the modern world fall away.”
‘The Guardian’
American Black Bear
Oil on Canvas
12” x 12”
Bears have always been my favourite animal. They command space - strong, grounded, and full of presence - but they’re also deeply beautiful and quietly spiritual. There’s a sense of timelessness to them that makes the noise of the modern world fall away. To me, they represent the strength, stillness, and raw beauty of the natural world.
As an artist, my work is grounded in connection to animals, to the land, and to the emotion a moment can hold. I try to capture not just how something looks, but how it feels to be in its presence. With this piece, I wanted to capture that feeling of respect, awe, and quiet power that only a bear can bring. It’s a reminder of what matters, of what endures, and of the wild soul in us all.
This piece was commissioned by a friend of mine who shares my love of these majestic guardians.