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18"x24" oil pastel on Strathmore Charcoal textured surface paper. The grizzly bear takes its name from the long, silver-tipped hairs on its back and shoulders, which give its coat a grizzled look. He can smell carrion as far as 18 miles away.The early settlers nicknamed him " old satan." The grizzly can weigh up to 650 lbs,and is the fiercest and most aggressive of all bears. It leads an almost solitary existence in wild mountains and thick forest
35 Comments
Jerry Lee 29 Oct 2012
Geat work here Jo-Ann, my POD.. Jerry Leeruth sears 01 Sep 2010
what wonderful fur on this bear,I have only used oil pastels once and did not get on with them too well,this is done so very well.Jessica Jimerson 15 Jun 2010
The furr is really great! And good color use as well. This is amazing :)Joan Wulff 19 May 2010
Nicely done, love the colors! I think oil pastel is hard.Jerie kunitsky 30 Apr 2010
Wow...This is really amazing. our work is wonderful. This grizzly is a masterpiece.craynewhope 13 Oct 2008
You have done a splendid job here. I suppose the bear did not pose for you. If he had you might not be showing us the picture LOL The eyes are intense.Donald Dolanski 05 Oct 2008
Great details, color and contrast. Powerful image!John Miller 28 Aug 2008
Jo-ann, this is truly wonderful! Bravo!Sharon Boffo 24 Aug 2008
Great job, Joann! Very detailed!Anonymous Guest 08 Jul 2008
hello jo-Ann, the painting is very powerful, so is the bear;-) and realistich. almost if the bear lives on the painting. great complements for all your paintings from animals. Greetings jettiekevin rollins 17 Jun 2008
wonderful!Neil Higgs 06 Jun 2008
Great pose and composition Jo-Ann. Detail is really cool...very well done.Anonymous Guest 03 Jun 2008
I'm so proud of you. You have done a wonderful job finding and using this web site. Nice work! When we were young, I use to encourage you to keep painting. So, where are my profits. :) love you sister, loriAVE HURLEY 25 May 2008
Very good work~ Bears are far from an easy subject!Johnnie Belinda Ramey 21 May 2008
Oh my very very goodAnonymous Guest 12 May 2008
mom this is so great...i love how the bear just takes over the whole picture..it is wonderful...love loriTracey Wood 11 May 2008
Thank you for your kind comments on my soft pastel drawings, I have always found oil pastels to be very tricky, and I am very impressed with your work. This drawing is excellent!Dawn Sharpe 10 May 2008
Fierce strength, beautifully done.Melinda Dalke 10 May 2008
Beautiful work, love the lighting!jamie winter 09 May 2008
I am so impressed by this pastel it is unbelievably goodRenata Cavanaugh 08 May 2008
Beautifully done Jo-AnnBrigitte Hintner 06 May 2008
You've caputered this amazing and wild creature wonderfully !Bravo Jo-Ann!Stewart Fowler 02 May 2008
just more evidence of why your one of my favorites jo ann!! great history besides the great artworkTeresa Dominici 01 May 2008
Great painting, Jo-Ann.Julie Mayser 30 Apr 2008
Very informative text accompaniment to this marvelous painting!John Fish 30 Apr 2008
beautifully done. love the colors and detailsv blair 30 Apr 2008
Excellent!!Vivian Gutierrez 30 Apr 2008
great work!!!Lucia Stewart 30 Apr 2008
Wonderful pastel work Jo Ann!Wendell Summerville 29 Apr 2008
powerful image! nice work.Penny Myers 28 Apr 2008
My very favorite. The fur is outstanding. Keep them coming girl.Chris Roukema 28 Apr 2008
Awesome Work!Anonymous Guest 27 Apr 2008
mom, it's great! one of the best so far!Ron Axelson 27 Apr 2008
This one really caught my eye...helen tyralik 27 Apr 2008
good artwork