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SueAnn Help Advisor, Banner SponsorMay 19, 2009

I have been cleaning/reorganizing (it's about time!) my work room and I came across these photos that I got in Alaska when we visited back in 2006.  The pics are good quality and really show up the bear features.  I thought they might make good references for anyone who wants to go realistic.  And, too, they're just beautiful animals to look at. 

Photo by Megan Ostermick

Photo by Alissa Crandall

Hmmm . . . you might want me to clean more often.  I found my book "Alaska's Bears of the North" with these polar pics.  All photos by Steven Kazlowski.

Clarebear May 20, 2009

Sue ann thank you so much for posting these - i am still desperately trying to make a realistic polar bear and while I know there is a difference between them these photos will help a lot. :hug:

Laura Lynn Banner SponsorMay 20, 2009

Sue Ann... WOW!!!  Those really ARE great photos!  Great profiles and they also show how profiles can vary - especially from baby to adult.

suejennings May 20, 2009

Grrrrrrreat photos.  They really show the colour of the bears' coats well.
Thanks
Sue

desertmountainbear May 20, 2009

Sue ann thank you so much for posting these - i am still desperately trying to make a realistic polar bear and while I know there is a difference between them these photos will help a lot. :hug:

Sue, these are great photos.  I use photos like these all the time when working on a bear. 

Clare there is a book I use, the best book I have ever found, "Bear the Ultimate Artist Reference" by Doug Lindstrand.  It has 150 photos, and 100 sketches.  There is a section devoted to the polar bear.  It was inexpensive, I purchased mine on ebay, but they sell it on Amazon.

Joanne

Marlys May 20, 2009

Beautiful photos. I've saved them. Thanks, Sue Ann.

ScaliWagGrrs May 20, 2009

These are beautiful photos! Great reference but nice to look at too. I wouldn't mind having the Alaska Grizzly photo on my wall!
Beth

Goldelocs Bears May 21, 2009

Beautiful pics, thankyou for sharing    I am working on a polar cub at the moment and have been looking this morning for cub pics and thought I would share them on this thread.....

sanibear May 21, 2009

i have to say really nice pics....