23 February 2011

And Bears! Oh My!

Branden has always had a kinship with Bear Medicine.  They're very intense creatures, no matter what type of bear you're talking about.  They're strong minded, bull headed, and fierce protectors of their home and cubs.  They're also humorous, intelligent, and resourceful.

Branden had this kind of sad presence when I'd show him all of the paintings I'd done so far, especially because there's so many that have totems of friends.  I had decided to spend a full day while he was at work to see if I could create a feather that he could really relate to...

I never realized how difficult it was to find a photo of a bear that didn't look like it was about to rip someone's face off...

1 comment:

  1. "I never realized how difficult it was to find a photo of a bear that didn't look like it was about to rip someone's face off... "

    Ain't it tho? If you were going for "mildly inquisitive", you nailed it. That works - they are some seriously nosy guys!

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