{"product_id":"spirit-bear-canvas-art-original-wildlife-painting-by-chris-tutty","title":"\"Spirit Bear\" By Chris Tutty","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"423\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"318\"\u003eSpirit Bear: Banff\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"321\"\u003eArtist: Chris Tutty\u003cbr data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"343\"\u003eMedium: Acrylic, Airbrush \u0026amp; Mixed Media on Canvas\u003cbr data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"395\"\u003eDimensions: 40 x 40 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"736\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"445\"\u003eSpirit Bear: Banff\u003c\/em\u003e by Chris Tutty is a powerful portrait that celebrates the rare and mystical white bear known to roam the Banff wilderness. Painted with reverence for both wildlife and the rugged Canadian landscape, this 40 x 40-inch piece radiates a spiritual presence that feels almost larger than life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003eTutty layers a wide range of techniques—hand-painted acrylic and oil brushwork, precise airbrushing with Createx Auto-Air Colors and House of Kolors paints, and geological-style layering with metallics, mica powders, resins, and glass-like finishes. As a nod to Georges Seurat, the master of pointillism, Tutty integrates pointillist detailing throughout the bear’s fur and the surrounding atmosphere. These thousands of carefully placed dots shimmer with light and color, giving the illusion of depth, vibration, and movement as the viewer steps closer to the canvas. The result is a dimensional, almost embossed image that feels alive, as though the Spirit Bear itself is emerging from Banff’s forests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003eBeyond its artistry, \u003cem data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003eSpirit Bear: Banff\u003c\/em\u003e carries a legacy of giving. Through Elevate Auctions and Bill Brown, Chris Tutty’s wildlife series has helped raise over $100,000 annually for Calgary’s local charities—making each brushstroke not only an artistic achievement, but also a contribution to community impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1787\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003eAvailable Editions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1980\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1876\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1876\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1809\"\u003e40 x 40 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e: Artist Proof Original Giclée with a stunning glass resin finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"1980\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1879\" data-end=\"1980\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1879\" data-end=\"1897\"\u003e20 x 20 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e: Artist Proof, an intimate size perfect for cabins, dens, or small feature walls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"2560\"\u003eEach Artist Proof is created using a high-definition archival pigment print of the original, digitally remastered with spectrometer-balanced colors by Rob Ryan of Render DC. Once stretched on canvas, Tutty reworks every proof by hand with airbrushing, pointillist accents, metallic flake, molding paste, and pearls, sealing it with glass resins to retain the vibrant brilliance of the original. Every Artist Proof becomes a new, one-of-a-kind painting with expressive variations—accessible to collectors at a more approachable price point while retaining museum-level quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2562\" data-end=\"2756\"\u003eOwning \u003cem data-start=\"2569\" data-end=\"2589\"\u003eSpirit Bear: Banff\u003c\/em\u003e means holding both a breathtaking wildlife portrait and a piece of Calgary’s charitable story. It is a testament to nature, artistry, and the spirit of giving back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2758\" data-end=\"2761\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2763\" data-end=\"2933\"\u003e⚠️ Please note: Due to the extensive layering process, pointillist detailing, and resin curing times, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2865\" data-end=\"2914\"\u003eartworks may take up to one month to complete\u003c\/strong\u003e before delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild West Hollywood","offers":[{"title":"Artist Proof Original Giclée 40\" inches x 40\" inches","offer_id":44883579863193,"sku":"","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20\" inches by 20\" inches Artist Proof Original Giclée","offer_id":44883579994265,"sku":"","price":425.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/4666\/5017\/files\/bear_2d0c46ab-e390-4999-b8a2-bca4c1b5c8d1.jpg?v=1737400757","url":"https:\/\/naughtynerdcards.ca\/products\/spirit-bear-canvas-art-original-wildlife-painting-by-chris-tutty","provider":"Wild West Hollywood","version":"1.0","type":"link"}