Bummer

I love this painting. I smile every time I see this little blue bear. Not only do I find the bummed out bear charming and the linework appealing, I really like the abstract expressionist painting behind the bear, too. It really compliments the subject. Originally, I had planned to paint a happy bear and I was going to fill the bear in with cinnamon brown fur. But this bear had a mind of its own. And everything came together so well! I had a ball creating this piece and I hope it finds a good home with some other sensitive soul out there who appreciates ALL of Christmas including the blue parts.

How Bummer was created..... I worked on this painting for a VERY long time. After the black gesso primer dried, I used a palette knife to apply modeling paste and create some rich organic textures. Once that layer dried, I used brushes, my fingers, a rag, palette knives, and paper towels to layer on all of the colors. When those countless layers were dry, I used tiny detail brushes to add the gorgeous expressive bear and the accent lines and the words.

Bummer was painted on a rigid canvas panel. The edges of the panel have been painted, so this piece looks lovely displayed just as it is on a small stand or decorative easel. Or it can be easily and affordably framed as it requires no glass or matting. ***NOTE: I can include a new plastic stand with your order at no charge if you request one at the time of payment.