The challenge in any wildlife painting is to tell a story in an interesting composition. Bears fishing have been painted many times. In this case I decided to make the painting focus on different textures, as well as move from soft to hard edge effects for atmosphere and interest.
Open edition art print from the Great Northern Art® Premium Framed Prints Collection. Image size, 23 x 17. Framed size 35 x 29 with 3 rustic matte-finished moulding. Double matting with faux textured burnished umber outer mat and brass nameplate.