Bear Painting Completed
Griz
10 1/2 x 13
Oil Pastel on Handmade Paper
Wild Things vs. Primarily Wild
I’ve been needing to title my brightly colored critter series because at some point it will have a page on the website with prints for sale. So after much thought. (well . . .some thought, much like painting I tend to just wait for the universe to inspire) I finally decided to call this series Wild Things. (of which this Bear is #10) Okay, so it doesn’t have the fun child-like nature of Crayola Critters (nor the alliteration) but it also doesn’t come with a trademark infringement lawsuit.
I asked Mike what he thought and he was all “Nyeh.” Which is his way of saying it’s nothing impressive but I really don’t care enough to discuss it further.
But I’m sticking with it. (I think) A few short days ago I was pretty convinced that it would be called Primarily Wild. I liked that title because it is sorta descriptive (meaning most of the animals in the series are actually wild.) As well as a play on words with primary colors. Which of course no-one would get because it leans so heavy on the esoteric. But I would be okay with it being my own private little amusement.
But for now I’m back to Wild Things. Well . . . unless the universe offers me up something better I mean I just make up these rules in my head sometimes. Or until it gets printed on the bottom of one of the prints. When that happens I pretty much gotta stick with it.
Anyone got any opinions?
Tags: bears
Why not Colorful Critters? Back to the first version but not infringing a trademark. The bear is wonderful. I love the series — it’s true, it’s accurate, yet it’s in these wild amazing colors and prints would really liven up a room.
I’m glad you brought in the green in the background. That is rich and gorgeous. For some reason it needs that completion, when you use pure primary arrangements it isn’t as strong as when a couple of secondaries come in with the same intensity. Using the full spectrum always makes me smile.
Thanks Robert. I am so enjoying doing these but I think when I finish up my rooster I may take a break and go back to something of a more realistic bent. Kinda nice to slip back and forth. Keeps it fresh.