
To say that Mafi is a beauty is an understatement. This magficinet and aristocratic Moon Bear was rescued by Animals Asia from a coffin cage in a bear bile farm in China and now lives the life she deserves in the China Moon Bear Rescue in Chengdu in China.
This rescue is run by Animals Asia and their Moon Bear Project has rescued over 350 bears from atrocious and unimaginable lives (if you can call them that) on bear bile farms.
In my continuing bid to raise both awareness of and funds for, Moon Bears – this image of Mafi is available as a giclee fine art print from my online store. The total cost of $19 will be going directly to save more bears. The shipping costs are $6.50 to anywhere in the world.
Since May 25th this year $367 (or £224) has been raised because of people buying these art prints so thank you all…)
Graceful and forgiving this lady is a wonderful ambassador for the Moon Bears and I hope you will find a place in your heart and home for her.
To see how she was created in watercolor please scroll down.
For the arty amongst you – I painted Mafi on 100% cotton rag paper from Arches in France. It is hot pressed and 90lbs. I used Burnt umber and Ultramarine Blue predominantly with a little Pthalo Blue, Alizarin Crimson, Raw Sienna and of course greens for the tender bamboo leaves that she is enjoying.
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I painted Mafi’s snout and hre moon crescent in a pale dunn colour first then quickly added dilute brown/blue/black shades all over her. |
Congratulations on yet another gorgeous Moon Bear creation Alison! I can't wait to see what you'll come up with next!
Congratulations on yet another gorgeous Moon Bear creation Alison! I can't wait to see what you'll come up with next!
This is wonderful!
This is wonderful!
Thanks Julie – it is very heart-warming to hear how you feel about this majestic bear – Alison
Thanks Julie – it is very heart-warming to hear how you feel about this majestic bear – Alison
She's so beautiful
She's so beautiful