Will Elliston

From Fur to Forest: Painting a Brown Bear Using Fun Watercolour Techniques

Wow, this is truly captivating, Haeshing! The expression in the bear’s eyes has such quiet strength, and your use of colour gives it so much depth and atmosphere. Your poem is beautiful too, it adds a meditative stillness that pairs perfectly with the painting. A stunning and poetic piece, well done!

Thank you so much, Will! This piece was a challenge—I actually erased the bear’s face a few times, trying to capture the right depth and quiet strength in the expression. I’m  really pleased the finished piece. Your feedback means a lot and inspires me to keep exploring.

<img srcset="https://static.skillshare.com/uploads/project/baaf180048fe544683797db4485ed108/910a1b78.jpeg 600w, https://static.skillshare.com/uploads/project/baaf180048fe544683797db4485ed108/910a1b78.jpeg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 600px, 100vw" src="https://static.skillshare.com/uploads/project/baaf180048fe544683797db4485ed108/910a1b78.jpeg" loading="lazy" alt="Forest Gaze - image 1 - student project">
Forest Gaze
 
In stillness he watches,
 where trees breathe and shadows speak.

Forest Gaze

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