Girl and Bear Cub, 2025

Graphite drawing | 8 × 8 inches | signed on the back

This intimate graphite drawing depicts a young woman standing closely beside a gentle animal companion, both framed by dense foliage and softly unfolding forms. Their proximity suggests trust and familiarity,  a shared stillness rather than a posed moment. The animal’s wide, attentive eyes mirror the woman’s calm presence, creating a subtle dialogue between the two.

The woman’s braided hair, simple garment, and serene expression evoke a timeless, almost folkloric atmosphere, as if she belongs to a remembered world rather than a specific place. The surrounding leaves form a protective enclosure, reinforcing the sense of shelter, companionship, and quiet guardianship that permeates the scene.

Rendered with a delicate range of tonal values, the drawing invites close viewing. It feels contemplative and personal, a small-scale work that holds a deep sense of intimacy,  a moment of closeness between human and animal that feels both symbolic and deeply felt.

Original artwork.

Signed on the back.

Shipped flat, carefully wrapped in glassine paper and protected for safe delivery.