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Watch Out Racoons! Here's Dec. 23rd of the Polar Bear Art Advent Calendar
Everyday from Dec 1- 25th, a new polar bear painting is offered at a special value! (valid until Dec 31, 2020)
Polar Bear Bandit
Why a bandit? Because the polar bear, as one of the world’s most beloved animals, has stolen our hearts! A bit racoon-like (now there’s a bandit), but the halo -like moon behind, shines on this bear’s innocence.
This is an acrylic + gold metallic acrylic painting on wood panel.The sides, however, are painted black giving the work a graphic look. The paint is slightly textured.
Graphite, white, black & metallic gold acrylic paint
10” x 8” x .75 " wood panel. Wired and ready to hang.
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Detail of Polar Bear Bandit. Please scroll down for original 10” x 8” painting without text. .
The complete painting. Trim, halo, and details, including highlights in eyes are metallic gold.
What is This Polar Bear Thinking Of? Here's the Latest Advent Calendar Art Special
Everyday from Dec 1- 25th, a new polar bear painting is offered at a special value! (valid until Dec 31, 2020)
Consideration of the Polar Bear King: Polar Bear #22
The handsome, intelligent bear in this painting stands, paws together. It is if he is listening patiently to someone before him & thoughtfully considering what is said. Oh, oh. If it’s a representative of the human race before him, we ‘ve got some explaining to do.
The halo-like gold sun that radiates behind him symbolizes his powerful and royal position as top predator in the arctic.
The gold metallic paint also represents the wealth we have in the nature around us. And like the polar bear, gold is beautiful to most who behold it.
The edges of this acrylic painting on wood panel have been painted in gold.
10” x 8” x .75 " graphite, white, black & metallic gold acrylic paint on wood panel.
The edges of this wood panel are painted gold. Wired and ready to hang.
Special offer until Dec. 31, 2020
Reg. $260 CAD. NOW $130 CAD incl. shipping to Canada + USA
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Polar Bear King Moves On. Here's Today's Very Special Offer
Everyday from Dec 1- 25th, a new polar bear painting is offered at a special value! (valid until Dec 31, 2020)
Polar Bear King Moves On
Behind this regal polar bear a metallic gold sun radiates. The halo-like gold sun symbolizes his powerful and royal position as top predator in the arctic.
The Polar Bear King Moves On (Detail). To see the full 10” x 8” panel, please scroll down.
The gold metallic paint also represents the wealth we have in the nature around us. And like the polar bear, gold is beautiful to most who behold it.
The gold also represents the sun, and global warming. The polar bear moves on, ahead of the situation for now.
The edges of this acrylic painting on wood panel have been painted in gold.
Because graphite is used in this work, the painting has been varnished to seal in the line work. The painting is wired and ready for hanging.
10” x 8” x .75 " graphite, white, black & metallic gold acrylic paint on wood panel.
The edges of this wood panel are painted gold. Wired and ready to hang.
Special offer until Dec. 31, 2020
Reg. $260 CAD. NOW $130 CAD incl. shipping to Canada + USA
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The Polar Bear King Moves On ©Christine Montague Metallic acrylic paint & graphite on panel. Varnished.
Why the Halo? Advent Calendar Polar Bear # 19 Answers Why
Everyday from Dec 1- 25th, a new polar bear painting is offered at a special value! (valid until Dec 31, 2020)
Sun Halo Cub 2
The gold in this painting symbolizes the richness of our planet and the power of the sun. Halo-like the sun appears behind this cub. Perhaps, we should be regarding our connection to nature as more holy.
The curvy shape behind this little bear represents the ice on which the polar bear is so dependant upon for survival.
And the baby blue? Perhaps it is about innocence, or water.. But maybe I was providing a little sibling for Polar Bear No. 15 (December 15th). :D
The edges of this wood panel are painted gold. My miniature works on panel are designed to stand..
4” x 6” x 1.5 " acrylic paint on wood panel.
The edges of this wood panel are painted gold. It is free standing, perfect for a shelf, or table. Signed & unique work completion number. Certificate of Authenticity is supplied.
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Here's Today's Featured Polar Bear Art Advent Calendar Painting
Everyday from Dec 1- 25th, a new polar bear painting is offered at a special value! (valid until Dec 31, 2020)
GOLD Dec. 18th Bear
Gold represents the royalty of this magnificent marine animal. The metallic gold acrylic paint on much of the artwork continues around the edges.
6” x 4” x 1.5 " acrylic paint on wood panel.
Artist signature on the front, unique work completion number on the back. Certificate of Authenticity is supplied.
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Gold ©Christine Montague ChristineMontague.com Original painting does not have text. Please scroll down.
Why the Halo? Polar Bear No. 15 Polar Bear Art Advent Calendar Dec. 15th
Every day a new polar bear painting is added to the Polar Bear Advent Calendar at special value .
Sun Halo 1
The gold in this painting symbolizes the richness of our planet and the power of the sun. Halo-like the sun appears behind this cub. Perhaps, we should be regarding our connection to nature as more holy.
The curvy shape behind this little bear represents the ice on which the polar bear is so dependant upon for survival.
And the pink? Perhaps it is about innocence. But maybe it is that I like pink, and rarely get to use it in my polar bear art :D
The edges of this wood panel are painted gold. My miniature works on panel are designed to stand..
6” x 4” x 1.5 " wood panel.
Artist signature on the front, unique work completion number on the back. Certificate of Authenticity is supplied.
Special offer until Dec. 31, 2020
$130 CAD incl. shipping in North America Reg, $195 CAD
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It's December 12th (already?!!). Here's #12 of the Polar Bear Art Advent Calendar
Bright in the Night Special offer
(valid until December 31, 2020)
Yesterday, I watched a live stream with Polar Bears International. Sunniva Sorby & Hilde Fålun Strøm of Hearts in the Ice were the special guests.
Bright in the Night. ©Christine Montague ChristineMontague.com Please see original below for painting without text.
For the 2nd winter in a row, these remarkable female citizen scientists, are inspiring active engagement around the climate crisis because of their stay at Bamsebu , a tiny cabin located in extreme isolation on the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard, about 78 degrees north of the Arctic Circle.
Right now, and for the next 3 months, they are experiencing the“Polar Night”, 24 hours a day they must navigate their surroundings in complete darkness. Polar bears are their nearest neighbor and they must always be on their guard.
I hope for their sakes, that a polar bear, bright in the night, is never a close as it is in this artwork!
In summation, this is a black and white portrait of a colourful bear. His textured white fur is bright , and his intelligence is, too.
This is an original acrylic painting on a 4” x 4" x 1.5 " wood panel.
The edges are a medium grey. It is signed, has a unique work completion number on the back , and is supplied with Certificate of Authenticity. It is perfect for standing on a shelf or table. To hang on a wall, simple put two push pins or two small nails and the inside edge will hang from it. .
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Some links you may enjoy -
Polar Bears International
Hearts in the Ice
Bright in the Night. ©Christine Montague ChristineMontague.com
Polar Bear #11 Stops By to "Just Say Hello"
Dec. 11. #11 of Polar Bear Art Advent Calendar Special Offer
Just Saying Hello
In this original painting, the polar bear looks up at you. Are you a snowy owl, a Gyrfalcon, or, lucky you, a Tundra Buggy passenger. Whatever or whoever you are, you are just interesting enough for our bear to pause on its solitary journey to say hello.
Just Saying Hello . ©Christine Montague 4” x4” x 1.5” painting. Text not on original art, All paint is metallic. gold, blue & green. ChristineMontague.com
(Please note: what looks like olive green in the photo is actually metallic gold acrylic paint. This painting is shiny. )
Metallic acrylic. 4" x 4" x 1.5" wood panel. Edges are painted gold. Signed, unique work completion number & Certificate of Authenticity. Perfect to sit on a shelf or table. Varnished.
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Just Saying Hello ©Christine Montague. Without text. Sides are gold. ChristineMontague.com
Baby reveal! Dec. 10th’s Polar Bear Advent Calendar Art Special Offer
Introducing Baby.
December 10th , 2020. The 10th mini polar bear painting in the Polar Bear Art Advent Calendar 2020. Offered at special value.
Baby . ©Christine Montague www.ChristineMontague.com
A beautiful little polar bear cub sits ion the top of the world. Created in in metallic purple, mauve, silver and white acrylic. Purple and silver metallic paint symbolizes the arctic royalty of this little cub, and that what a treasure he is, too. But, as with any treasure, it is up to us humans to decide whether we will save, protect or squander it.
The silvery mauve continues around the edges. This original miniature painting is signed, has a unique work completion number, & comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
4" x 4" x 1.5 " wood panel.
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Marshmallow. ©Christine Montague Metallic acrylic 4” x 4” x 1.5” wood panel. Please note: Original painting has no text.
Why is a Polar Bear like a Marshmallow? See Dec. 9 Polar Bear Art Advent Calendar
A marshmallow is a concoction that is both, sweet, solid and soft. I think this perfectly describes a polar bear cub, don’t you? It takes a cold heart to not acknowledge a polar bear cub is pretty darn adorable. Those solid little paws, fluffy, dense fur, bright little coal eyes and nose. Let’s not forget, its intelligence and strength, needed to survive the many challenges ahead.
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This little bear is is on a metallic silvery mauve background, keeping the colours cool, and yet warm, re[presenting its youth and innocence, too.
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The silvery mauve carries around to the edges edges of this acrylic painting on 4" x 4" x 1.5 " wood panel. The background is textured. The painting is signed by me, comes with a unique work completion number and a Certificate of Authenticity.
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Ghost Bear Baby Makes an Appearance in the Polar Bear Art Advent Calendar
Ghost Bear Baby
Like a spirit, a beautiful polar bear cub appears in the darkness, spotlit by the arctic moon. You don’t need to see every little detail painted to know how thick its insulating coat is, how fluffy its ears, how bright and intelligent are its eyes.
What is this beautiful, intelligent little cub thinking? Is it about to pounce in play? Is it you it is looking at? Where is his mom? Hopefully, not behind you!
All polar bear portraits, no matter the size, are either from my imagination or inspired by photographs I have taken.
The edges of this acrylic painting on 4" x 4" x 1.5 " wood panel are a dark grey. The painting is signed by me, comes with a unique work completion number and a Certificate of Authenticity.
Special offer until Dec. 31, 2020
$130 CAD ($100 USD) incl. shipping in North America Reg, $195 CAD ($150 USD)
Ghost Bear Baby. ©Christine Montague 4” x 4” 1.5” acrylic painting on wood panel
Why's This Polar Bear Cub Blue? Blue Bear is Dec. 7 Polar Bear Art Advent Calendar Special Offer
Meet Blue Bear
"Blue Bear"" Joins in the Polar Bear Art Advent Calendar Special Offer!
Have you ever heard of Thomas Gainsborough's portrait painting "Blue Boy?" At one time reproductions of this famous portrait of a young man sumptuously dressed in blue, adorned many a home!
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This little polar bear cub represented in shades of blue, doesn't need silk clothes to illustrate the wealth he represents. Not all wealth is financial. The wonder of nature and a planet in balance will provide us with more that we ever need, don't you agree?
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Gold paint symbolize the royalty and intelligence of polar bears, but it also represents the bright sun. This little bear is all in blue, reminding us that he likes ice! But that also he is a handsome (well, cute) blue boy!
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Acrylic painting of a polar bear cub on 4" x 4" x 1.5" wood panel. Background and sides painted in metallic gold acrylic paint. Background is textured.Varnished. Certificate of Authenticity.
Please note: painting does not have text on it.
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$130 CAD ($100 USD) includes tracked, insured shipping Valid until Dec. 31, 2020 (Reg. $150 USD)
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December 3rd Polar Bear Advent Calendar Special Sale "Aurora Gold"
Dec. 3rd, 2020 - Polar Bear No. 3 of the Advent Calendar Polar Bear Art Special Event!
Meet "Aurora Gold" ( Golder Bear Series)
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The beauty & wonder of the polar bear, northern lights, the arctic & nature are, once again ,the inspiration for this painting. Gold metallic paint & mica medium symbolize the wealth nature gives us. The crackled texture of the bear’s fur reminds us of its vulnerability. This art is meant to be a little gem, reminding us of the treasure nature is.
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4” x 4” x 1.5” acrylic on wood panel. The sides are painted gold. It can stand on a table or shelf. Signed. Unique work completion number. Certificate of Authenticity.
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Until December 31st, 2020. $130 CAD incl shipping. ($100 USD) please email me. Reg. 150 USD.
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“Aurora Gold” ©Christine Montague
Strength and Honour. Hemet art. ©Christine Montague Painted for the True Patriot Love Foundation Tribute Gala Nov. 7, 2019. Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada ChristineMontague.com
Remembrance, Strength, Honour, and Polar Bears
In my acrylic helmet painting Strength and Honour, an intelligent, beautiful polar bear stares out from the helmet face. It’s an appealing bear, but there is a reminder to beware, it does have teeth.
To the left side of the helmet, is a group of red poppy badges, a symbol of the honour we owe our veterans, by remembering. Red poppy flowers and their buds, which symbolizes the living honour of the soldiers, grace the right side of the helmet. A chrome metal band circles the helmet, representing the soldiers’ “mettle” and the polar bear’s sea ice life line. The realistic painting of a red sugar maple leaf on the back of the helmet speaks to our Canadian connection.
Read MoreShrodinger's Cat, er, Polar Bear
A Polar Bear Cub Painting
The polar bear cub painting below, is the second in my Sink/Swim series of polar bear oil paintings. This painting comments on sea ice loss and its negative effect on the polar bear habitat.
Sinking or Swimming?
©Christine Montague. Sink/Swim 2. 12" x 6" oil painting.
Climate change has decreased the amount of sea ice necessary for the mother bears to hunt seals, feed their young, and sometimes den. The season of open water from spring to fall has increased, delaying the opportunity to hunt. Cubs do not yet have that great insulating layer of fat and so the mother bear must carry the baby bears on her back as she swims to the next ice top. These trips are not always successful. Polar bear cubs just simply vanish along the route, and sometimes the mothers do, too.
The bear cub above, does not seem distressed. Like with the experiment Schrodinger's Cat, it is up to the viewer's thoughts about what this bear's state of being is.
For my online gallery of polar bear art – paintings and portraits, please visit ChristineMontague.com