Why the Halo? The Inspiration for Dec 17th Polar Bear Art Advent Calendar

Today’s Featured Polar Bear in the Polar Bear Art Advent Calendar 

December 17th Special Offer -

Sun Halo Polar Bear 1

Is it a halo or the sun that frames this polar bear’s handsome face? Gold metallic paint, and a stylized purple ice floe connect us to the royalty of this incredible marine mammal and its vulnerability from our warming planet.

Sun Halo Polar Bear 1 ©Christine Montague ChristineMontague.com

The edges of the wood panel are painted in gold acrylic paint. Perfect for standing on a shelf or table. 
6” x 4” x 1.5 " wood panel. 

Artist signature on the front, unique work completion number on the back. Certificate of Authenticity is supplied.

Reg. $195 CAD, NOW $130 CAD incl. shipping to Canada and the USA. Special offer valid  until Dec. 31, 2020.

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Why the Halo? Polar Bear No. 15 Polar Bear Art Advent Calendar Dec. 15th

Every day a new polar bear painting is added to the Polar Bear Advent Calendar at special value .

Sun Halo 1

The gold in this painting symbolizes the richness of our planet and the power of the sun. Halo-like the sun appears behind this cub.  Perhaps, we should be regarding our connection to nature as more holy.   

The curvy shape behind this little bear represents the ice on which the polar bear is so dependant upon for survival. 

And the pink? Perhaps it is about innocence. But maybe it is that I like pink, and rarely get to use it in my polar bear art :D

The edges of this wood panel are painted gold. My miniature works on panel are designed to stand..

6” x 4” x 1.5 " wood panel. 

Artist signature on the front, unique work completion number on the back. Certificate of Authenticity is supplied.

Special offer until Dec. 31, 2020

$130 CAD incl. shipping in North America  Reg, $195 CAD 

Shopping in USD? $100 USD includes shipping. (Reg. $150 USD)

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Here's the Newest Bear in the Polar Bear Art Advent Calendar Special

December 13th Polar Bear. Today’s Special Offer -

Earth Bear 1

This polar bear painting celebrates polar bears and the connection we all have to the earth. This little bear looks quite amused and quite cute with a flower growing on its head, but, I think it would be better is tulips can’t grow in this polar bear’s environment. 

Earth Bear 1 with photoshopped text. ©Christine Montague oil painting ChristineMontague.com

Oil painting on 4” x 4" x 1.5 " wood panel. 

The background colour carries around the edges. Artist initials on the front, artist signature &  unique work completion number on the back. Certificate of Authenticity is supplied.

Special offer until Dec. 31, 2020.

$130 CAD incl. shipping in North America  Reg, $195 CAD .

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Earth Bear in its natural form. . ©Christine Montague

It's December 12th (already?!!). Here's #12 of the Polar Bear Art Advent Calendar

Bright in the Night Special offer

(valid until December 31, 2020)

Yesterday, I watched a live stream with Polar Bears International. Sunniva Sorby & Hilde Fålun Strøm of Hearts in the Ice were the special guests.

Bright in the Night. ©Christine Montague ChristineMontague.com Please see original below for painting without text.

For the 2nd winter in a row, these remarkable female citizen scientists, are inspiring active engagement around the climate crisis because of their stay at Bamsebu , a tiny cabin located in extreme isolation on the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard, about 78 degrees north of the Arctic Circle.

Right now, and for the next 3 months, they are experiencing the“Polar Night”, 24 hours a day they must navigate their surroundings in complete darkness. Polar bears are their nearest neighbor and they must always be on their guard.

I hope for their sakes, that a polar bear, bright in the night, is never a close as it is in this artwork!

In summation, this is a black and white portrait of a colourful bear. His textured white fur is bright , and his intelligence is, too.

This is an original acrylic painting on a 4” x 4" x 1.5 " wood panel.

The edges are a medium grey. It is signed, has a unique work completion number on the back , and is supplied with Certificate of Authenticity. It is perfect for standing on a shelf or table. To hang on a wall, simple put two push pins or two small nails and the inside edge will hang from it. .

Special offer until Dec. 31, 2020-

$130 CAD incl. shipping in North America Reg. $195 CAD

Shopping in USD? No problem - Special is $100 USD. Reg. $150 USD

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Some links you may enjoy -

Polar Bears International

Hearts in the Ice

Bright in the Night. ©Christine Montague ChristineMontague.com

Baby reveal! Dec. 10th’s Polar Bear Advent Calendar Art Special Offer

Introducing Baby.

December 10th , 2020. The 10th mini polar bear painting in the Polar Bear Art Advent Calendar 2020. Offered at special value.

Baby . ©Christine Montague www.ChristineMontague.com

A beautiful little polar bear cub sits ion the top of the world. Created in in metallic purple, mauve, silver and white acrylic. Purple and silver metallic paint symbolizes the arctic royalty of  this little cub, and that what a treasure he is, too. But, as with any treasure, it is up to us humans to decide whether we will save, protect or squander it. 

The silvery mauve continues around the edges. This original  miniature painting is signed, has a unique work completion number, & comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

4" x 4" x 1.5 " wood panel. 

Special: $130 CAD incl. shipping in North America (or $100 USD) Reg. $195 CAD (or $150 USD)

Valid until Dec. 31, 2020.

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Why is a Polar Bear like a Marshmallow? See Dec. 9 Polar Bear Art Advent Calendar

A marshmallow is a concoction that is both, sweet, solid and soft. I think this perfectly describes a polar bear cub, don’t you? It takes a cold heart to not acknowledge a polar bear cub  is pretty darn adorable. Those solid little paws, fluffy, dense fur, bright little coal eyes and nose. Let’s not forget, its intelligence and strength, needed to survive the many challenges ahead. 

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This little bear is is on a metallic silvery  mauve  background, keeping the colours cool, and yet warm, re[presenting its youth and innocence, too. 

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The silvery mauve carries around to the edges edges of this acrylic painting on 4" x 4" x 1.5 " wood panel. The background is textured. The painting is signed by me, comes with a unique work completion number and a Certificate of Authenticity.

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Special offer until Dec. 31, 2020

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$130 CAD ($100 USD) incl. shipping in North America  Reg, $195 CAD ($150 USD)

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Ghost Bear Baby Makes an Appearance in the Polar Bear Art Advent Calendar

Ghost Bear Baby

Like a spirit, a beautiful polar bear cub appears in the darkness, spotlit by the arctic moon. You don’t need to see every little detail painted to know how thick its insulating coat is, how fluffy its ears, how bright and intelligent are its eyes.

What is this beautiful, intelligent little cub thinking? Is it about to pounce in play? Is it you it is looking at? Where is his mom? Hopefully, not behind you!

All polar bear portraits, no matter the size, are either from my imagination or inspired by photographs I have taken. 

The edges of this acrylic painting on 4" x 4" x 1.5 " wood panel are a dark grey. The painting is signed by me, comes with a unique work completion number and a Certificate of Authenticity.

Special offer until Dec. 31, 2020

$130 CAD ($100 USD) incl. shipping in North America  Reg, $195 CAD ($150 USD)

Ghost Bear Baby. ©Christine Montague 4” x 4” 1.5” acrylic painting on wood panel

Why's This Polar Bear Cub Blue? Blue Bear is Dec. 7 Polar Bear Art Advent Calendar Special Offer

Meet Blue Bear

"Blue Bear"" Joins in the Polar Bear Art Advent Calendar Special Offer!

Have you ever heard of Thomas Gainsborough's portrait painting "Blue Boy?" At one time reproductions of this famous portrait of a young man sumptuously dressed in blue, adorned many a home! 
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This little polar bear cub represented in shades of blue, doesn't need silk clothes to illustrate the wealth he represents. Not all wealth is financial. The wonder of nature and a planet in balance will provide us with more that we ever need, don't you agree? 
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Gold paint symbolize the royalty and intelligence of polar bears, but it also represents the bright sun. This little bear is all in blue, reminding us that he likes ice! But that also he is a handsome (well, cute) blue boy!
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Acrylic painting of a polar bear cub on 4" x 4" x 1.5" wood panel. Background and sides painted in metallic gold acrylic paint. Background is textured.Varnished. Certificate of Authenticity.
Please note: painting does not have text on it.
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$130 CAD ($100 USD) includes tracked, insured shipping Valid until Dec. 31, 2020 (Reg. $150 USD)
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Hope Moving Forward. Dec 5th Polar Bear Art Advent Calendar Special Offer

Meet Hope Moving Forward , Dec. 5th Special Offer (valid until Dec. 31st, 2020)

Dec. 5th Day 5 of the Polar Bear Art Advent

In Hope Moving Forward, a beautiful polar bear looks to the right, i.e. to the future. The northern lights reflect off its fur. The use of the colour blue represents the polar bear’s beauty, and intelligence, as well as its royalty as top arctic predator. Metallic gold paint highlights represent the richness of nature and light (northern lights) and the hope found in both. (please note the painting does not have the date on it)
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4” x 4” x 1.5” acrylic on wood panel. The sides are painted gold. It can stand on a table or shelf. Signed. Unique work completion number. Certificate of Authenticity.

Until December 31st. $130 CAD includes tracked, insured shipping. ($100 USD) (Reg. $150 USD)

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Hope Moving Forward ©Christine Montague

December 3rd Polar Bear Advent Calendar Special Sale "Aurora Gold"

Dec. 3rd, 2020 - Polar Bear No. 3 of the Advent Calendar Polar Bear Art Special Event!

Meet "Aurora Gold" ( Golder Bear Series)
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The beauty & wonder of the polar bear, northern lights, the arctic & nature are, once again ,the inspiration for this painting. Gold metallic paint & mica medium symbolize the wealth nature gives us. The crackled texture of the bear’s fur reminds us of its vulnerability. This art is meant to be a little gem, reminding us of the treasure nature is.
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4” x 4” x 1.5” acrylic on wood panel. The sides are painted gold. It can stand on a table or shelf. Signed. Unique work completion number. Certificate of Authenticity.

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Until December 31st, 2020. $130 CAD incl shipping. ($100 USD) please email me. Reg. 150 USD.

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“Aurora Gold” ©Christine Montague

Polar Bear Advent Calendar Specials!

Every Day from Dec 1st - Dec 25th, 2020 A New Polar Bear Painting is Added to this Special Event!

Meet the December 1st “Golden Bear” polar bear painting, Ice Bear!

Ice Bear 4” x 4” x 1.5” acrylic painting on wood panel. ©Christine Montague

About Ice Bear -

Inspired by the magnificent polar bear, this ice bear is in created with silver and purple metallic paints, and textured medium giving the illusion of ice. Acrylic medium gives this bear a shiny, raised nose. The sides are painted in metallic purple.

Please note: what reads as "grey" in the photograph is actually metallic silver.
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4" x 4" x 1.5" acrylic painting on wood panel. Varnished. Perfect to sit on a shelf or table. To hang on a wall nail two small finishing nails ( or even a couple of pushpins for it to "sit" on.) 
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$130 CAD ($100 USD) includes postage in North America. (Reg $195 CAD or $150 USD) . Today's special until Dec. 31st, 2020.
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Please contact me to to make this polar bear yours!