Wild Wednesday … Curious Young Bear

Posted on May 13, 2015 by foresterartist

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Curious Young Bear in pen and ink.

As we rounded the corner, we spooked this young bear. He ran up the hill a short distance and hid behind a large Douglas-fir tree. His curiosity got the best of him as he peeked around one side of the tree and his behind stuck out the other. I stopped the rig so we could watch him. He didn’t run away. We got out and started taking pictures.

His curiosity got the best of him. He had to get a better look at us.

He watched us for a while and we watched him. An older bear would never have stayed for a look. Soon his curiosity was satisfied and we went our separate ways.

California Black Bear, Ursus americanus

Monica was our pole plant/log clerk for many years and is a dear friend. She lives near Shasta Lake and has told me countless stories of her encounters with bears around her home. Of course she had to listen to my countless bear stories too. She just retired, so I gave her a signed and mounted print of this pen and ink. I think of her every time I look at it.

39 thoughts on “Wild Wednesday … Curious Young Bear”

Raj Kumar on May 13, 2015 at 1:43 am said:

shading is excellent.i love the details

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- foresterartist on May 15, 2015 at 7:07 am said:
  
  Thank you Raj!
  
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  - Raj Kumar on May 15, 2015 at 7:45 am said:
    
    Welcome.
    
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gpcox on May 13, 2015 at 3:09 am said:

I can not praise your talent enough!

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- foresterartist on May 15, 2015 at 7:09 am said:
  
  You are too kind, thank you.
  
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ann christina on May 13, 2015 at 3:16 am said:

What a cute little bear and what a gorgeous piece of art you made of it!!! It´s just wonderful!

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- foresterartist on May 15, 2015 at 7:10 am said:
  
  Thank you so much Ann!
  
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Midwestern Plant Girl on May 13, 2015 at 3:45 am said:

you really captured the curiosity of the bear in your art. What a great friend to share such a wonderful gift.

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- foresterartist on May 15, 2015 at 7:26 am said:
  
  Thank you Ilex! Monica has been such a good friend and clerk that she probably deserve something more.
  
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lindamartinandersen on May 13, 2015 at 4:06 am said:

Great bear story! Love the photos and your art. I especially liked the slightly raised paw.

You have made some wonderful friends through your work. You are very kind to share your art as a retirement gift for Monica.

Keep up the outstanding work!

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- foresterartist on May 15, 2015 at 7:28 am said:
  
  Thank you Linda! Monica is first rate. I think I’m the lucky friend.
  
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Mary on May 13, 2015 at 8:28 am said:

What a beautiful and touching story of Monica, Tim. Wonderful drawing – you caught perfectly life and curiosity in those beautiful eyes. Awesome fur work!! Cool bear cub ~ wonder where Mom was.

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- foresterartist on May 15, 2015 at 7:32 am said:
  
  Thank you so much Mary! Monica has been a pleasure to work with. I’m going to stop by and see her with the new puppy.
  
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  - Mary on May 15, 2015 at 7:34 am said:
    
    I think she’ll fall in love with Bliss ~ happy weekend to you and Mary
    
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    - foresterartist on May 15, 2015 at 7:58 am said:
      
      She loves dogs. She’ll kill me if I don’t bring the puppy by!
      
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Forest Edge Studio on May 13, 2015 at 9:09 am said:

Gorgeous! You’re talent is inspirational!

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- foresterartist on May 15, 2015 at 7:33 am said:
  
  Thank you so much Claire!
  
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doodlinggal on May 13, 2015 at 10:02 am said:

Great drawing! He’s awfully cute…

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- foresterartist on May 15, 2015 at 7:35 am said:
  
  Thank you DG!
  
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Teresa Robeson on May 13, 2015 at 7:43 pm said:

What a great story of a curious bear! Love that drawing.

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- foresterartist on May 15, 2015 at 7:48 am said:
  
  Thank you Teresa!
  
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anna warren portfolio on May 13, 2015 at 9:38 pm said:

Its such a privilege to see animals like this in the wild isn’t it? Coming upon a bear seems like an amazing thing to me, but maybe our encounters with kangaroos and wombats seem the same to you! Your drawing captures his curiosity.

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- foresterartist on May 15, 2015 at 7:51 am said:
  
  Absolutely right Anna. For me, kangaroos and wombats would be totally exotic. It doesn’t matter though, I enjoy seeing the wildlife in any circumstance.
  
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poppytump on May 13, 2015 at 11:47 pm said:

Oh how lovely Tim ! The story and your drawing . He really is a curious fellow I guess he must have been as surprised as you were . A wonderful drawing all that … such fine details and just love his big furry boots 🙂

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- foresterartist on May 15, 2015 at 7:53 am said:
  
  Thank you Poppy! The bears are so fun to watch.
  
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Laurie A. Griffin on May 14, 2015 at 8:50 am said:

This makes me want to re-read “Alaska Bear Tales”, an excellent true bear encounters book that we bought while living there.

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- foresterartist on May 15, 2015 at 7:56 am said:
  
  I’ll have to check that book out, Laurie. Fortunately, we don’t have to deal with Grizzlies here. The only one left in California is on the flag.
  
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Chas Spain on May 15, 2015 at 2:24 am said:

That’s an amazing encounter Tim and a truly beautiful image – you’ve captured his curiosity absolutely. Thanks for dropping by my blog the other day too 🙂

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- foresterartist on May 15, 2015 at 7:57 am said:
  
  Thank you Chas.
  
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lesliepaints on May 15, 2015 at 12:28 pm said:

Excellent drawing!

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- foresterartist on May 16, 2015 at 10:10 am said:
  
  Thank you Leslie!
  
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perpetualadmin on May 15, 2015 at 6:50 pm said:

The resemblance is uncanny, and I can recognize some really good technique with the very little knowledge I have. You did an amazing job bringing an animal to life here!

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- foresterartist on May 16, 2015 at 10:12 am said:
  
  Thank you Daniel! So glad you like it.
  
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Susan Feniak on May 16, 2015 at 3:37 pm said:

Excellent pen and ink. Lucky Monica! Such an expressive look especially the eyes.

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- foresterartist on May 16, 2015 at 8:04 pm said:
  
  Thank you Susan!
  
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ruthsartwork on May 22, 2015 at 1:18 pm said:

Fun for you. I don’t think I want to see them out here as they might want to fight me for the wild berries!! And I don’t like to share. LOL

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- foresterartist on May 27, 2015 at 4:53 pm said:
  
  There’s a fight I’d like to see! I wouldn’t bet money on the bear. 😉
  
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hitandrun1964 on May 5, 2018 at 6:56 pm said:

How wonderful.

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