Grizzly Bear

[Matt2584]

Hi folks,

I know I only posted a drawing of mine a couple of days ago but trust me I did not draw this grizzly in such short time.

I actually started off this drawing, maybe a couple of years ago now, but now I have finished it.

I think it looks pretty good, I could have spent longer still on it and made it look even better but sometimes I can't be bothered to do that.

[cat3]

I can't see a Grizzly bear without thinking of the Werner Hertzog documentary 'Grizzly Man'...….about a young American guy, Timothy Treadwell, who spent 13 years camping amongst Grizzlies in Alaska and was eventually (along with his girlfriend) devoured by one.

Treadwell's own footage captured many encounters (including the final moments for he and his girlfriend), the latter of which has never been shown to the public.

Like most people I'm in awe of their magnificent appearance and power and can understand the desire to get close to them ..............but only in theory !

Another great drawing m'love….. xx

[MumABI in reply to cat3]

Well done, great drawing

[Matt2584 in reply to MumABI]

Thank you Mum :).

[Matt2584 in reply to cat3]

Thank you cat :).

Like what you were saying, I love to watch bears or even most animals do there thing but couldn’t go near them.

One would be the smell,

Another would be the strength (if it were a bear or big animal like a cow or something),

And last of all they can be unpredictable... just like with the grizzlies you mentioned. Spend 13 years with one. Get to know it. Then your food. Gulp.

So none of what I mentioned is any reason to not like animals but I would prefer to view them from afar.

Some animals like dogs are fine. The smaller they are the safer... in some ways :).

[cat3 in reply to Matt2584]

It's true ; We should respect wild animals and admire them from afar instead of exploiting them to the point of extinction. My favourite 'person' as a child was Rupert bear (when mum gave me a doll and pram for Christmas I tossed the doll aside and pushed my teddy (Rupert) around). 😏

I do have a weakness for dogs though, and when they're tied up outside shops waiting for owners I can't resist petting & talking to them. It's pretty safe if tails wag when approaching ! 🐕 xx

[rockyandfrank]

As always big smiles - wonderful.

[Matt2584 in reply to rockyandfrank]

Thanks Rocky’n’Frank :).

[Barneyspal99]

Brilliant, keep it up!

[Matt2584 in reply to Barneyspal99]

Thanks pal :).

[Tracy331]

I would love to buy one of you're drawings there so good x

[Matt2584 in reply to Tracy331]

Thank you very much :).

I have PMed you with more info.

[WinB]

You are good Matt xxxx keep it up ..Even the claws scared me lol xxx