The Wild and Witty Jellybean Bear

Spirit of sweetness • Shadow and soul • A creature of curious joy

Meet the jellybean bear. A result of letting my children name my work.

She is a big and beautiful bear brought to life through scores of vivid, candy-coloured paint impressions. Painted in joyful layers of acrylic on natural wood canvas, this original piece pulses with playful energy and quiet spiritual resonance. A reminder that too much time spent in seriousness is a waste. 

Each brushstroke is like a jellybean—bright, bold, unexpected. Together, they form the spirit of the bear: grounded and gentle, yet bursting with personality. This is no ordinary bear—this is the dreamtime version. The one that shows up when you need a reminder to take things less seriously… and more soulfully.

Black Bear walks with wisdom and rest.
She reminds us to retreat when needed.
To protect what is sacred.
To carry joy, even in the shadows.

And in this version—she’s had a few jellybeans. She’s lighthearted. She’s in play. She is  the  soft spoken guardian of your inner child and your sacred pause.