[Art] American Black Bear as Totem

[moonvoice]

American Black Bear as Totem

The American black bear is a common bear species (with many subspecies) found throughout North America and well-adapted to the landscapes found throughout. They are powerful animals, able to stand on two legs, and run at fast speeds when necessary. American black bears - like most bears - are omnivores, changing their diet depending on seasonal availability. They are known to compete with wolverines, cougars and brown bears for kills / food.





American black bear as totem represents: (not exhaustive)

Sniffing out the truth, containing great power, being a mover and shaker, needing long breaks from people and projects, taking time-out, sabbaticals, climbing to the top, being misunderstood, having your true nature underestimated or overlooked, meditation, highs and lows.

Original AVAILABLE - $70 USD
18.5 x 20.5cm (or 7.4 x 8 in)
illo's board, fineliner, aquarelle, pencil, metallic and iridescent paint

Comments

[juushika.livejournal.com]

Meanwhile, I look at this piece and it resonates like the long low thrum of a cello's string. The American black bear is my totem—more a passive lifelong companion than a figure I work with directly, but nonetheless a part of me. And is a beautiful capture of how that totem figures for me.

Wonderflly done.

[moonvoice.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much. And your description of how it resonates is so poetic, I love it. :)