The spectacled bear lives in the Andean jungles of South America (he is so called due to the yellowish rings around his eyes, which make him look as if he is wearing a large pair of specs). This very shy bear likes to climb up into the tallest tree in the jungle, away from the rest of the world, and make himself a nice comfy nest from bits of branches and leaves. This is about as energetic as the spectacled bear will get, for once this task is achieved, he loves nothing more than settling down with a good detective book – particularly anything by Agatha Christie or Dorothy L. Sayers - and a nice cheese sandwich (a good strong cheddar, preferably). There, he can happily while away the hours for days on end.

This is a hand-painted, limited edition art print. The black outline was hand-printed using my little Gocco PG11. Each print was then individually (and painstakingly!) hand-painted in watercolour. This is one of a limited edition of just 29 prints. Each print in this series will vary slightly due to the processes of hand printing and individually painting all of the colours, making each print truly unique. This little art print would look really special up on your wall or even propped-up on a shelf – like a miniature masterpiece. Once framed, it would also make a perfect gift – a really affordable way to give an original piece of art! I like to print my Gocco prints on 5”x7” paper so that they can be either cropped into with a 6”x4” mount (matte) or else framed at 5”x7” with a white border.

The spectacled bear is wearing his spring jumper in this print. Once summer is over however, he likes to change into more muted tones, so I have also produced another edition of this print with him wearing his autumn jumper, which you can view by clicking here: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/114102422/spectacled-bear-in-autumn-jumper-hand?ref=shop_home_active_12

Each print has been individually signed, numbered and dated in pencil by the artist (that’s me!)

Image Size: 3 7/8” x 5 1/4” (97mm x 131mm)
Paper Size: 5” x 7” (127mm x 178mm)
Paper: Natural white acid free, age resistant 190gsm Hahnemuhle Nostalgie
Materials: Riso inks, Schminke Watercolours

This print comes in a sealed cello bag with board backing and is posted flat in a protective board-backed envelope