A bear family stands on rocky ground with a lush green forest behind them, all rendered in a bold, swirling style.
A bear family stands on rocky ground with a lush green forest behind them, all rendered in a bold, swirling style.
A bear family stands on rocky ground with a lush green forest behind them, all rendered in a bold, swirling style.
A bear family stands on rocky ground with a lush green forest behind them, all rendered in a bold, swirling style.
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#128 – Heirs to the Forest – Original Painting

$5,600
SKU: 128B
Original Painting Size: 20" x 40"
Original Date: July 2018

A wildlife scene within the Canadian landscape, this original painting by Canadian artist Jeff Dillon captures a mother bear guiding her cubs along a flowing river. Built in heavy body acrylic on canvas, the work explores movement, learning, and the quiet relationship between animal and environment.

A mother bear leads her cubs along a flowing river. This watery path is a close relative of the bear. Acting as a steward of her forest, she is passing on the generational instinct of fishing and navigation to her cubs. The comforting relationship between the bears and the river creates a sense of lushness and safety. The forest is rich in yellow, and the bears are touched with both the warmth of the forest and the coolness of the river. Strikingly, the cadmium yellow foliage of the trees is reflecting onto the river and the bears’ rich brown coats. There is an understanding of oneness between the bears and their environment.
The accompanying Certificate of Authenticity is also hand-signed and numbered by the artist.

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