Logging On - black bear by wildlife artist Dan Smith available from Snow Goose Gallery.
Ursus americanus.
Black bear is a relatively common species in North America and more so in Smiths home state of Montana where he is fortunate to be able to do field work practically (and sometimes actually) outside his back door. An accomplished wildlife painter, Smith captured the essence of this bears heft and character in this 10x10 original painting. "I feel the pose is somewhat anthropomorphic," says the artist, "and therefore people are attracted to the composition."
Canvas released April 2011.