mama bear watches
skepticism in her gaze
I avert my eyes
Mama Bear was painted by my daughter-in-law, Michelle, and given to me as a gift. There's something about the Bear's eyes - no matter where I am, they're focused on me. Sometimes, I try communicating with her telepathically. I ask, "What 's on your mind?" Inscrutable, she remains quiet - watchful. She has that tiny half smile. Do I amuse her? Does she like me? Her demeanor is colorful but unvarying and unyielding. So many questions, and Mama Bear doesn't feel the need to answer. She just fixes me with that all-knowing stare. Self possessed....enigmatic. She knows some secrets, and she's not telling.
Bear is magnificent! Where does she get her skepticism?
ReplyDeleteHey, she is really good! An artist?
ReplyDeleteI see what you mean about the eyes.
Tomorrow, I will answer your email. Just on for a bit today.
Any relation to The Mona Lisa? Interesting how painters can make eyes that do that...follow you.
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Your daughter in law has a lot of talent and it is unique.
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Filip
wow! that's a fabulous work of art! such unique and amazing talent!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is spectacular, Barb -- how neat to have such a talented artist in the family! :)
ReplyDeleteMama Bear is wonderful. Your daughter-in-law is very talented. Very Fauvist!
ReplyDeleteI love the painting of the (secretive) bear. Keep on asking questions ;)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful painting, your daughter-in-law is very talented! The bear seems to look right through you. Interesting stone!
ReplyDeleteI just love this painting. Your daughter in law has no fear of color and I love that. And your words are such a good complement.
ReplyDeleteJust had a wonderful time on your blog. Great memories of fly fishing with my Dad on the Blue...one of his favorites. What a wonderful place you live in! But, then I think my world in California is pretty great, too.
ReplyDeleteI think it's great when a person can relate to art the way you are this painting. Your daughter in law is talented. Carol
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice present from your daughter-in-law! I like the color component and Mama Bear’s eyes. Yes, I feel she can see through. Have a nice weekend.
ReplyDeleteYoko
That's great, and the eyes drew me in magnetically right away. Wow, they're intense.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful piece of art!
What an amazing painting. Your daughter-in-law is really talented.
ReplyDeleteI think the bear does like you.
Wonderful painting, and a good companion as you go about your work, or just sit and think about what goes on behind those intelligent eyes. What a lovely gift!
ReplyDeleteI don't know which I like best. The painting is magnificent, the poem very compelling.
ReplyDeleteHi,Barb.
ReplyDeleteYour daughter in law is so talented.
I think that there is no gift better than this.The bear is charming, and it has some kind expressions in its face. I love the bear’s penetrating eyes. Have a good weekend.
Tomoko
I love your bear. I agree that your DIL is very talented.
ReplyDeleteThat's a wonderful piece of art to catch your gaze and evoke your questions as it does. Your DIL is talented and knows you well.
ReplyDeletebeautiful painting
ReplyDeleteSuch wisdom and knowing in the searching eyes of this bear. A beautiful painting by a gifted young lady.
ReplyDeleteShe definitely wants her presence known. A lovely painting.
ReplyDeleteSuch great talent! I see how the eyes looks so mysterious!
ReplyDeleteSuch great talent! I see how the eyes looks so mysterious!
ReplyDeleteShe knows secrets -- and also where her cubs are at all times. ;) What a striking image and description of it.
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