Grizzly Bear Painting “Rocky” | Original Wildlife Oil Painting

Rocky — Original Grizzly Bear Oil Painting

One-of-a-kind Canadian wildlife painting by Graham Watts

Original oil on canvas
40 W × 30 H × 1.5 D inches
$2,999 CAD
Available — one original

• Signed by Graham Watts
• Certificate of authenticity included
• Gallery-wrapped canvas, ready to hang
• Secure checkout in Canadian dollars
• Shipping arranged personally by the artist

About the Painting

Rocky captures a compelling balance between raw power and complete stillness. A grizzly stands before a rushing waterfall, calm and grounded while the landscape surges around it.

Detailed brushwork gives weight and presence to the bear’s coat, while the falling water introduces movement, light and energy. Placed at the centre of the composition, the grizzly meets the viewer with quiet authority—neither threatening nor passive, but completely at home in the wilderness.

The contrast between the steady animal and the powerful waterfall gives the painting its emotional character. It is an image of resilience: strength that does not need to announce itself.

Artwork Details

Title: Rocky
Artist: Graham Watts
Medium: Original oil painting
Surface: 1.5-inch-deep gallery-wrapped canvas
Dimensions: 40 W × 30 H × 1.5 D inches
Metric dimensions: Approximately 102 × 76 × 3.8 cm
Orientation: Landscape
Framing: Unframed; finished edges and ready to hang
Signature: Signed on the front; signed, titled and dated on the reverse
Authenticity: Certificate of authenticity included
Availability: One original painting

Once Rocky is sold, this original will no longer be available.

The Story Behind Rocky

The waterfall establishes the energy of the painting immediately. Its changing whites, greys and cool blues suggest the sound and movement of water passing over stone.

Against that restless backdrop, the bear remains composed. Its warm brown coat and solid form provide a visual anchor, drawing the eye back from the moving water.

This relationship between movement and stillness is central to the work. Rocky is not simply a portrait of a grizzly—it is a painting about being steady in the presence of powerful forces.

Why This Painting Works in a Room

Dominant colours
Warm browns and natural earth tones are balanced by the cooler whites, greys and blue-green notes of the waterfall.

Mood
Powerful, calm and contemplative. The painting brings the presence of the wilderness into a room without feeling aggressive.

Room suitability
Well suited to a living room, office, den, mountain home, lodge-inspired interior or contemporary West Coast space.

Visual scale
At 40 inches wide, Rocky has enough presence to anchor a wall above a console, desk, fireplace or seating area without overwhelming the room.

Lighting
Indirect natural light reveals the texture and movement of the brushwork. Warm evening lighting will deepen the bear’s earth tones. Avoid prolonged direct sunlight.

Shipping and Delivery

Your painting is carefully protected and double-boxed before leaving Graham’s Vancouver studio. Please allow up to one week for preparation and dispatch.

Canada
Tracked delivery is available throughout Canada. A signature may be required when the painting arrives.

United States
Tracked delivery is available to most US destinations. Any import duties, state taxes or brokerage charges are the collector’s responsibility where applicable.

Vancouver studio pickup
Complimentary pickup can be arranged by appointment.

Vancouver–Whistler delivery
Personal delivery may be available between Vancouver and Whistler, depending on timing and location. Contact Graham before ordering to discuss arrangements.

Packaging and insurance
The canvas is surface-protected, corner-protected and double-boxed. Tracking details are provided after dispatch. Contact Graham before ordering if you would like to confirm shipping arrangements for your destination.

About Graham Watts

Graham Watts is a Canadian oil painter based in Vancouver, British Columbia. His work explores West Coast landscapes, wildlife, mountain environments and Vancouver city scenes through expressive colour, texture and atmospheric light.

A self-taught painter with more than two decades of experience, Graham creates each original in layers, combining realism with visible movement and emotion. His work is held by collectors across Canada and internationally.

Meet Canadian artist Graham Watts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the original painting?

Yes. Rocky is a one-of-a-kind oil painting, not a print or reproduction.

Is it ready to hang?

Yes. The gallery-wrapped canvas includes hanging hardware and can be displayed without an additional frame.

Does it include proof of authenticity?

Yes. A certificate of authenticity signed by Graham Watts accompanies the painting.

Can I see how it might look in my room?

Yes. Send Graham a straight-on photograph of your wall with its approximate measurements, and he can help you evaluate the scale.

Can I arrange local pickup?

Yes. Pickup from Graham’s Vancouver studio is available by appointment. Personal delivery may also be possible between Vancouver and Whistler.

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