April 17, Confrontation

The brown bear at the Mn Zoo was pacing, making the rounds and Duane caught this expression as she came close to the window.  I cropped it in tight to get her expression and to challenge myself to painting her gigantic flaring nostrils!
I love the dappled effect of brushstrokes on her fur...

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