A model made of clay. I made this so that I could get to know Bear better, so that I could look at Bears head from different angles. I used this model to sketch from.

Sketches of Bear. looking at shape and movement.

Observational paintings of the bears at Wildwood wildlife park in autumn, just before hibernation.

Observational sketches of bear brothers at Wildwood wildlife park.

‘Ida,’ says bear. ‘I’ve got a secret!’

Ida leaves to go find a bear!

Bear shows Ida how to climb the highest trees!

Ida and Bear

Ida and Bear

Bear’s Performance!

Ida