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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)

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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)

Please contact me.
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Hope Moving Forward ©Christine Montague

Hope Moving Forward ©Christine Montague

The Fall

The Fall is a portrait of a polar bear on its solitary journey in the arctic night, unaware that a red maple leaf (Canada’s national symbol) falls before it from above. The fall colour of the maple tree isn’t part of this bear’s autumn landscape, but the frozen sea, so vital for its survival, is. Increased periods of open water from spring to fall, due to climate change, increases the polar bear’s vulnerability.

Painted in wonder and warning,The Fall pays tribute to an iconic Canadian animal, and connects Canadians in the responsibility to protect it, thereby protecting and saving ourselves.

The Fall. An original oil painting ©Christine Montague 2018

The Fall. An original oil painting ©Christine Montague 2018

Why the Canadian connection? Although one of the world’s most favourite animals, polar bears are only found in Canada, Alaska (USA), Russia and Norway. 60 - 80 % of the world’s population are found in Canada. The Fall has a “sister” painting, the award winning “The Canadian Flower Crown”. Read about it here

I am pleased to announce The Fall has been accepted into ARTWORKS 2018, the OCADU Alumni Show, December 2 -8, 2018. The Great Hall, OCADU. 100 McCaul St., Toronto. More Info and opening reception date & time here