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Only Two Polar Bears To Go
Here’s the 23rd Polar Bear Face for December 23rd
Here's polar bear face #23! A sweetheart of a bear for December 23rd! Enjoy your day!
Do you know that all my polar bear portraits are inspired either from photos I have taken of polar bears or are from my imagination. In this case this furry little face is inspired by a photo I took of the email bear, Juno, who was born @thetorontozoo , spent a while at the @assiniboineparkzoo and then returned pre pandemic to the Toronto Zoo again. Learn more about Sweetheart Polar Bear (on special) here
Get Ready to Run
Here are a series of polar bear paintings, that viewed together animate an arctic night life moment.
At approximately 12" wide, the polar bear paw width is the same height as the paintings below.
In Paws Pause, (info here) a handsome polar bear pauses on its solitary journey in the arctic night. What does it sense out there in the dark? Its sensitive nose can pick up scents from over a kilometre away. And its round, furry ears hear better than ours. Then….
Paws Pause. First in the series. ©Christine Montague
Our intrepid bear is Thinking (info here)….and….
Thinking. Second in the series. ©Christine Montague
….now, the paws of this powerful, apex predator, with their thick, curved and very sharp 2 inch plus claws, have changed direction. And appear to be heading your way. So...
"Oh, oh"
Oh, Oh. Third in the series. ©Christine Montague
I often use blue in my polar bear art because it is one of the world's most popular colours, and it symbolizes intelligence, nature, royalty, and spirit. Perfect for the intelligent , curious and powerful polar bear, one of the world's most favourite animals.
Each of these original oil paintings is 12”H x 6”W x 1.5”D wood panel. Edges are black. Wired and ready to hang. A Certificate of Authenticity is supplied.
$195 each CAD. includes taxes. BONUS! Free shipping to Canada and USA. Wish to buy all 3? Contact me for additional savings. Please contact me here
Polar Bear Painting of the Day - Family is Golden
Some Polar Bear Familytime.
Today’’ painting suits a Sunday morning post -
Family is Golden
Family, love, & togetherness are represented by this pink, gold and rose gold acrylic paint on wood panel.
The polar bear is an intelligent, good mother. Polar bear cubs climb all over the mama bear just as our human little ones do. Her cubs stay with her for about 30 months.
In my art gold paint represents the royalty and intelligence of the polar bears, and the richness of nature.
Crackled white paint adds to the illusion of fur in the painting, but the "cracks" also symbolize the vulnerability of this polar bear family due to climate change.
A stylized gold ribbon behind them represents the northern lights, as well as our connection to the bears.
The sides of the wood panel are painted gold. The painting is wired and ready for hanging.
24"H x 12"W x 0.75"D wood panel
Special price $500 CAD. Free shipping in Canada.
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Family is Golden. 24” x 12” ©Christine Montague wood panel.
Polar Bear No. 25 Wishes you a Very Merry Christmas!!
.. and so do I!
Everyday from Dec. 1st until today, Dec. 25th, I added a new polar bear painting to my Polar Bear Advent Calendar. Thank you for following along!
My wish for you is the beauty and wonder of the Day, good health and peace of mind.
Fond regards ,
Christine
Detail Rising in the Moonlight. Please scroll down to see the complete painting with ut text.
Here is the last of the special offers ( valid until December 31st, 2020 $130 CAD includes shipping to USA & Canada.
Rising in the Moonlight
In this portrait oil painting, a polar bear, spotlit by the moon, rises up from beneath the surface of the dark arctic sea.
Polar Bear Rising in the Moon Light. ©Christine Montague Until Dec 31, 2020. $130 CAD includes shipping to Canada or USA.
10” x 8” x .75 " oil paint on wood panel. It is signed by the artist. It is wired and ready for hanging.
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Reg. $260 CAD. NOW $130 CAD incl. shipping to Canada + USA
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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.
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.
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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
Shopping in USD? $100 USD includes shipping. (Reg. $150 USD)
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Here's the Newest Bear in the Polar Bear Art Advent Calendar Special
December 13th Polar Bear. Today’s Special Offer -
Earth Bear 1
This polar bear painting celebrates polar bears and the connection we all have to the earth. This little bear looks quite amused and quite cute with a flower growing on its head, but, I think it would be better is tulips can’t grow in this polar bear’s environment.
Earth Bear 1 with photoshopped text. ©Christine Montague oil painting ChristineMontague.com
Oil painting on 4” x 4" x 1.5 " wood panel.
The background colour carries around the edges. Artist initials on the front, artist signature & unique work completion number on the back. Certificate of Authenticity is supplied.
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Earth Bear in its natural form. . ©Christine Montague
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. .
Special offer until Dec. 31, 2020-
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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.
Special Offer 130 CAD incl. shipping in North America.
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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.
Special: $130 CAD incl. shipping in North America (or $100 USD) Reg. $195 CAD (or $150 USD)
Valid until Dec. 31, 2020.
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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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Special offer until Dec. 31, 2020
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$130 CAD ($100 USD) incl. shipping in North America Reg, $195 CAD ($150 USD)
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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
Hope Moving Forward. Dec 5th Polar Bear Art Advent Calendar Special Offer
Meet Hope Moving Forward , Dec. 5th Special Offer (valid until Dec. 31st, 2020)
Dec. 5th Day 5 of the Polar Bear Art Advent
In Hope Moving Forward, a beautiful polar bear looks to the right, i.e. to the future. The northern lights reflect off its fur. The use of the colour blue represents the polar bear’s beauty, and intelligence, as well as its royalty as top arctic predator. Metallic gold paint highlights represent the richness of nature and light (northern lights) and the hope found in both. (please note the painting does not have the date on it)
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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.
Until December 31st. $130 CAD includes tracked, insured shipping. ($100 USD) (Reg. $150 USD)
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Hope Moving Forward ©Christine Montague
Polar Bear Advent Calendar Specials!
Every Day from Dec 1st - Dec 25th, 2020 A New Polar Bear Painting is Added to this Special Event!
Meet the December 1st “Golden Bear” polar bear painting, Ice Bear!
Ice Bear 4” x 4” x 1.5” acrylic painting on wood panel. ©Christine Montague
About Ice Bear -
Inspired by the magnificent polar bear, this ice bear is in created with silver and purple metallic paints, and textured medium giving the illusion of ice. Acrylic medium gives this bear a shiny, raised nose. The sides are painted in metallic purple.
Please note: what reads as "grey" in the photograph is actually metallic silver.
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4" x 4" x 1.5" acrylic painting on wood panel. Varnished. Perfect to sit on a shelf or table. To hang on a wall nail two small finishing nails ( or even a couple of pushpins for it to "sit" on.)
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$130 CAD ($100 USD) includes postage in North America. (Reg $195 CAD or $150 USD) . Today's special until Dec. 31st, 2020.
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