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Bear In Mind

March 5, 2011

Warning: Get your sunglasses!  Warning: Blinding vivid color!

Exploring,  the concept of animal totems and nature-based stories, there is a lot to be learn through nature, especially the animal kingdom. I adore bears and not just the cuddly plush toys.  It’s the real bears that I have an affinity for.  The quiet, swift,  adaptable, solitary, very protective of their young, independent, wild and ferocious bears. These traits are human traits, too! Many we can identify with.

Many indigenous cultures, have myths and legends where animals are the main characters. The stories play an important role in teaching and continuing  native traditions through important life lessons.  I am fascinated by all myths, legends, history, fairy tales; stories of  fantasy and imagination involving nature and the power of female archetypes. These stories still have the power to teach, influence and empower you. Researching these traditions have led me to many resources, numerous experiences and dreams! Just simply put, “good stuff”.

So as the bears are slowing turning over from their deep sleep winter hibernation, because there is a little spring wind hanging about. I decided to honor these magnificent creatures. So here you are,  a new painting to delight in, “Bear in Mind”.

Hibernation is almost over, let’s take our heads and bodies out and enjoy the hints that nature is dropping us; letting us know Spring is coming, slowly, but surely. Get out and explore nature, it’s time for us to add to the stories of old.

Peace.

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Category: Illustration Friday, News & Updates, Studio Time Tags: Mixed Media

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  1. Deb Clandening said

    March 6, 2011 at 2:00 am

    I love the bright colors.Lovely illustration.
    Deb

  2. enigma said

    March 6, 2011 at 5:35 am

    nice drawing of the bears:)

  3. Vicki Smith said

    March 6, 2011 at 8:19 am

    I used to love going to the Children's Zoo in Central Park to watch the polar bears swim. Thank you for the reminder of a pleasant memory.

  4. Susan Sorrell Hill said

    March 6, 2011 at 11:55 am

    This one's a real beauty, Indigene…heavy in symbolism and delightfully balanced between luscious color, beautiful design, texture, flowing lines and precise symbols…and obviously straight from the heart…well done!
    Thank you for your appreciation in my blog's direction too!

  5. Linda Hensley said

    March 6, 2011 at 2:45 pm

    I like the hot colors too. It's time for spring already! I can relate to your feelings about bears. Powerful animals in so many ways.

  6. Lynette said

    March 6, 2011 at 5:43 pm

    I'm curious about the triangles, too. Here's to new stories!

  7. JoyNevada said

    March 7, 2011 at 11:34 am

    lovely little bears!

  8. Sharon Wagner said

    March 7, 2011 at 12:50 pm

    Looking out my windows today I think I would suggest to sleep a little longer. But spring is almost here! Great color.

  9. broken lovelorn said

    March 7, 2011 at 8:30 pm

    hello, Bear.

  10. jack foster said

    March 8, 2011 at 5:33 pm

    Thanks for the warning Indigene! I was able to enjoy your work much more with my sunglasses on :o) Wonderful illo! Thinking spring :o) Thanks

  11. yoon see said

    March 9, 2011 at 12:07 am

    Wow! I really love your composition. The bold red surrounding and texture of the bears' really catch my attention!
    🙂

  12. Amanda Dilworth said

    March 9, 2011 at 7:50 am

    Lovely bear illustration, i have been thinking along the same lines of nature warning for this weeks Illustration Friday too:)

  13. Bella Sinclair said

    March 9, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    A brilliant explosion of color! Those bears will wake up with renewed energy and a hunger for life. Beautiful! I saw polar bears on 60 Minutes this past Sunday and thought of you. 🙂

  14. Christina Rodriguez said

    March 11, 2011 at 12:22 pm

    Neat illustration! I like exploring animal totems, too. I have an affinity for large black birds, butterflies, and snakes.

  15. eric said

    March 12, 2011 at 12:18 am

    Lovely work!

  16. rebekah leigh said

    April 8, 2011 at 1:30 am

    Morning! I just found you after you commented on my blog, your artwork is just fabulous! So full of energy, have enjoyed reading your blog posts too..Keep making beautiful work!Have a good day! 🙂

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