The initial inspiration was a William Morris pattern. It felt quite tranquil. Then it seemed like something surprising and maybe even threatening should happen. He is a very friendly bear, though. I used acrylic paint because its vibrancy and range of opacity lend themselves well to the dreamy sort of fairy-tale feeling I was after.
For more jury-selected works, please visit the virtual galleries of the National Art Honor Societies and the NAEA member exhibitions.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sarah Bennett Winter
Sarah Bennett Winter is a K-12 art educator, Ann Arbor Public Schools, Ann Arbor, MI.
