Little Bear

A small drawing of a brown bear with a peaceful demeanor. This drawing was made on Legion brown craft colored paper with Luminance colored pencils and Molotow paint marker.

Mixed media drawing on paper.
5″x7″

Little Bear. A drawing of a brown bear standing on two legs, looking over its shoulder. Abstract elements of paint cover over portions of the bear in various colors and sizes.

Little Bear- cropped artwork detail. A drawing of a brown bear standing on two legs, looking over its shoulder. Abstract elements of paint cover over portions of the bear in various colors and sizes.

An in process photo of the artist drawing Little Bear.

I’ve always liked bears. They have tons of personality and a no f’s given kind of attitude about the world. How can they be mysterious, wise, goofy, awkward, calm and fierce all at the same time?

The bear, for me, has always symbolized a protector, a guide and a place of comfort. Bears have been a frequent dream animal throughout my life. Some positive symbolic associations of the bear include: strength, confidence, courage, healing, solitude, introspection, and grounding. What is the bear to you?

A picture of the artist's own stuffed bear. A well-loved brown teddy bear with a red bow tie and yellow knitted sweater.

This is my friend of nearly 40 years. Do you have a bear friend? Maybe you have a different animal friend that has accompanied you throughout your life?