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About This Polar Bear Wildlife Painting by Canadian Wildlife Artist Michael Pape

This exclusive original wildlife painting pays homage to Inukshuk, a male Polar Bear orphan from Resolute, Nunavut, in the Canadian Arctic. Inukshuk’s story is both tragic and inspiring: his mother, struggling to survive amid starvation, made a desperate attempt to find food and was killed, leaving the cub alone near the airport. Rescued and transported to the Toronto Zoo, Inukshuk grew into a magnificent adult polar bear, standing 5’9" tall on all fours and weighing 1,200 lbs.

Canadian wildlife artist Michael Pape was inspired to create this large-scale polar bear painting to capture Inukshuk’s size, power, and vulnerability, highlighting the challenges Polar Bears face due to climate change and melting Arctic ice. Painted slightly thinner than his actual size to reflect the impact of food scarcity in the wild, this artwork invites viewers to connect with the majesty of Polar Bears and feel a sense of hope, contribution, and empowerment for the future of this Arctic icon.

Through exceptional realism, rich detail, and emotional depth, this museum-quality Polar Bear painting by Michael Pape is designed for wildlife art collectors, offering both visual impact and lasting artistic and conservation value.

About Michael Pape Fine Art Giclée Limited Edition Prints

Giclée (Gee-Clay)

Giclée is a state of the art digital technology that has made it possible to create a fine art print that is extremely difficult to distinguish from the original painting or drawing. Giclées are available on archival acid free watercolour paper and or canvas. Michael Pape Giclées use pigment longevity inks and have a lifetime warranty. Each limited edition giclée is numbered and hand-signed by the artist. Read More About What A Glicee Is.

Giclée - Regular Print Edition is a regular signed and numbered limited edition print, based off the artist proof. 

Giclée - Artist Proof Print Edition is a signed and numbered limited edition print. An Artist Proof is the process of the artist manually matching the original painting colour to the limited edition giclée print colour. For example, the pupil of an animal’s eye may be slightly darker on one Artist Proof than another. Each Artist Proof is slightly different in colour / different in color. An original if you will. Many artists charge a 20% premium because of this. Artist Proof Print Editions are usually limited to 10% (20 prints) of the Regular Print Edition (200 prints) for example. They are the most sought after limited edition by international art collectors.

Giclée - Conservation / Publisher Proof Print Edition are what charities offer for Fundraising.

Polar Bear Painting - On Thin Ice © 2010

36" x 60" Original Acrylic Painting on Canvas has been Sold.

Limited Edition Giclée Print Available Below.

On Thin Ice – Polar Bear – Detail

Capturing the full detail and scale of a painting online can be challenging. On Thin Ice is a monumental work—available as the original painting or a limited edition canvas print measuring 44" x 68"—and its true impact is best experienced in person.

The close-up sections above provide a glimpse of the intricate detail, brushwork, and texture, but nothing compares to seeing the full composition. Both the original painting and the limited edition print convey the power, presence, and sensitivity of the polar bear, offering an immersive and emotionally resonant experience.

This work is designed for wildlife art collectors who appreciate museum-quality realism and the dramatic beauty of Arctic wildlife.

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POLAR BEAR ART: Painting / Prints For Sale. Limited edition fine art giclée print reproductions of this stunning Polar Bear Artwork are still available.

Discover more museum-quality Bear wildlife artwork by Michael Pape, featuring exclusive original paintings and signed giclée limited edition fine art prints created for discerning collectors. Each piece captures the power, presence, and untamed spirit of Bears in their natural habitat, rendered with exceptional depth, detail, and archival precision. Acquire a collectible wildlife artwork crafted to elevate your collection and designed for enduring artistic and investment value.

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