Beautiful 12" long, multi-dimensional hand-painted metal sculpture within Lucite by wildlife artist and sculptor Kitty Cantrell. Depicting a mother Grizzly Bear watching her three cubs as they develop their fishing skills along a swirling stream. This signed and numbered piece is one of a Limited Edition of 1250 pieces. Award-winning artist Kitty Cantrell is best known for her striking sculpture of North American wildlife. Intricately designed and detailed, her sculptures capture the true expressions of animals that have never known human touch. Wolves, eagles and humpback whales are just a few of the subjects this native Californian has chosen to sculpt since beginning her professional career. Cantrell believes that the art she creates is a tool for spreading a deeper understanding of the Earth's creatures. "If my sculptures can make people think about wildlife," Kitty says, "then maybe they will feel compelled to help protect it. After spending many hours researching her subject, Cantrell produces a rough sculpture out of the soft clay to check for composition and form. Once satisfied with the results, she forms a master sculpture from which the final mold will be made. Fine pewter is used as a base for the sculpture which is covered with various precious metals and tinted with actual hot-torched patinas.