Keeping up with Mama captures a fleeting moment of quiet determination beneath the surface—a juvenile bear pushing through the cold embrace of water, intent on matching the steady rhythm of its mother. I was struck by the tension in that simple act, the way the young bear’s wet fur clings close, each strand telling a story of movement and survival. The eye, dark and alert, holds a fragile mix of curiosity and trust, a reminder of the silent bonds that thread through the wild.

Working with oil allowed me to explore the textures of both fur and water in close conversation, a tactile challenge that became central to the painting’s spirit. I sought not just to depict the scene, but to invite you into the greenish currents swirling around this emerging presence—the reflections and depths that blur where animal meets environment. It’s a moment of emergence and connection, captured in a frame just 8 by 12 inches, small but contained with intent and care.

The title points to more than physical pace; it evokes the instinct to follow, to learn, and to endure alongside a guiding force. As you move closer, I hope you can feel the cool wetness, the pull of unseen currents, and the steady heartbeat beneath the surface—an invitation to witness resilience in quiet motion, and perhaps, to reflect on what it means to keep pace in the world’s ever-shifting flow.

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