Original artwork description:

A follow up painting to the original "The Little Bear that Lost His Way". The bear functions almost as an alter ego of the artist himself. This piece incorporate many different styles from artist Preston M. Smith, filtered through the lens of the little bear. It is cute, introspective, and heartwarming.

Oil on wood panel

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Artistic Highlights:

Preston M. Smith (PMS Artwork) has been commissioned to paint 12 paintings of President Barack Obama for the Inaugural Purple Ball in Washington D.C. (2009) and these paintings now are in the collections of Ed Harris, Ashley Judd, Patricia Arquette, Amy Brenneman, Josh Lucas, Il Divo, and more. He has also shown his work alongside David Lynch at a benefit for the David Lynch Foundation where his live painting was auctioned and sold. Most recently Preston's work has been highlighted in Artist Portfolio Magazine for the issue and competition "NY vs. LA" where he was one of only 10 Los Angeles artists to be selected.

Articles and Publications:

- "NY vs. LA" - Artist Portfolio Magazine (forthcoming)

- Preston M. Smith "Exclusive Interview" - The White List

- "Paintings With the Influence of the American Landscape: Preston M. Smith" - The Wall Breakers

- PMS Artwork highlight "Day 227" Art Blog Daily

- “Get a Hold of ‘Ground Control’ at Subspace” - Culver City Patch

- "Painting the President, Over and Over" - The Idaho Mountain Express

Materials used:

Oil on wood panel

Tags:

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