Bears

Against All Odds

Against All Odds

Suitable title for this subtly striking piece of a polar bear in a snowstorm. Although this piece appears mostly white at first glance, there are surprising layers of gentle blues and grays and additional detail that emerge from the layers of white. …

Alaska Dreamer

Alaska Dreamer

Imagine the comfort of finding the perfect spot for a nap! This bear is curled up amongst a field of Fireweed as the Alaskan sun comes out and the mist rises up from the flowers. One of Shingledecker's most soft, peaceful and restful pictures. Ha…

Alaska Fisherman

Alaska Fisherman

What a catch! This is fishing in action and this bear is focused! You can almost feel the instantaneous motion of the moment. The water appears to be rushing and those scales are shining. With this uniquely illustrated perspective you get a realistic…

Before The Storm

Before The Storm

This is one of Shingledecker's most dynamic bears. It rose from the forest mist and is emerging from the trees. What is he thinking? Will it turn and lumber gently away or is an attack required? A superb example of Shingledecker's praised abi…

Behind Every Bush

Behind Every Bush

Look closely. What's that hiding in the shadows? Who's watching you! A Bear! He spies out from behind the bushes. The luscious foliage surrounds him in every shade of green, from bright lime highlights to deep greens and blues in the shadows.…

In The Mist

In The Mist

Truly a hauntingly beautiful image, and though it seems simple-it is utterly poetic. A bear majestically rises out of the fog to greet you. This print would have inspired Tolkien himself! It is at once soothing and unnerving. Although the strokes and…

Make a Wish

Make a Wish

This humble polar bear captures the imagination and the heart. He has found the ideal spot to sit and ponder his polar bear things. Lucky him, a shooting star! Perhaps he is thinking hard about his very special wish. It is gorgeous in deep blues and …

Meditation

Meditation

This piece was painted in 2006 and is the last major piece painted by Bruce Shingledecker before he passed away in January of this year. This gorgeous painting features a polar bear against the dancing lights of the Aurora Borealis. With many cool bl…

Right of Way

Right of Way

Out for a hike? Careful, so is this bear! Currently, this is our most popular print! The feeling and mood of this print is entrancing. Sunlight glistens on ferns and bear fur as it filters through lush forest trees. It is concerning yet peaceful and …

Slippery When Wet

Slippery When Wet

Enter into the secret world and life of a bear deep in the forest. He creates his own path through dense woods and uses a fallen log to climb over a crisp mountain stream. He is large yet agile and a problem solver. He is defiantly master of this dom…

The Sky is Falling

The Sky is Falling

An inquisitive and playful polar bear pears up as snowflakes float gently down around him. A tender moment and mediative piece in gorgeous deep blues accented by bright glowing whites. This is Shingledecker's most popular polar bear painting! It …