Sunday, February 27, 2011

Patricia A. Griffin "GOLDEN", 20''x60'' oil on linen,Grizzly Bear

Catching a scent, this grizzly is a mass of
fur caught in the golden afternoon rays. I captured this image on my August 2010 Yellowstone trip and have been doing a rash of bear paintings since. It's amazing how tough these beasts can be and how tender they are at distance. I saw 11 grizzly on the trip. I am most thankful for those sightings.
Process exceeds perfection.
www.griffingallery.org

4 comments:

Claire Beadon Carnell said...

There is such a wonderful light to your work, Patricia. The look on this bear's face is priceless.

Autumn Leaves said...

Something I'd be afraid to run into, but you've captured their awesome beauty!

Mary Beth Brath said...

I also love the expression on his face. Beautiful painting.

Cecelia Lyden said...

Patricia--how special your trip to Yellowstone must have been and how really special your bear paintings are.