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Drifters Limited Edition Canvas Giclée

$ 695.00

The "Drifters" bear painting by Robert Bissell features bears drifting on logs down the river. 

Artist statement about Drifters

"A friend had sent me a photo of a bear lying on a log in a forest like the one you see here. That same day I was driving along the Russian River in northern California, where folks like to drift down the river on rafts or rubber tubes. So I put those images together and decided to paint the scene as Monet might have done. I hope all those elements have come together to present a scene of wonder and relaxation." ~ Robert Bissell

Robert Bissell is a retired artist and Bissell limited editions are selling out quickly.  This piece has low availability.  Order today!

Editions:

15 x 20" - Small Works - Edition of 250 - ONLY 3 remaining!
30 x 40" - Collector Edition - Edition of 150 - SOLD OUT
30 x 40" - Artist Proof Hand Enhanced - Edition of 50 - SOLD OUT
36 x 48" - Deluxe Edition - Edition of 75  - SOLD OUT
36 x 48" - Deluxe Artist Proof Hand Enhanced - Edition of 25 SOLD OUT

Rolled Canvas -
ships in a tube ready to stretch and frame
Stretched Canvas -
ships in a carton and is ready to frame
Framed Canvas -
15 x 20" ships in a carton and comes ready to hang
30 x 40" & 36 x 48" ships in a wood crate and comes ready to hang.

Rolled Canvas - ships in a tube ready to stretch and frame
Stretched Canvas - ships in a carton and is ready to frame
Custom Framed Canvas - Art comes ready to hang.  A framing specialist will contact you to discuss framing your piece.  Frame prices vary and your purchase price may be adjusted up or down depending on frame selection.

* LIMITED EDITION:  Robert Bissell Canvas Prints are Limited Editions signed and numbered by the artist and come with a certificate of authenticity.

* QUALITY: Robert Bissell prints use the canvas giclée process, which utilizes museum-quality archival inks, canvas and supports.   Additionally, a protective coating is applied to the surface of each canvas print.

* SALES TAX: California state sales tax is applicable to California residents.  Any orders shipped outside of the state of California will not be charged California state sales tax.

* SHIPPING / ORDER FULFILLMENT:  This piece is in stock and will ship within 7 days of your order if rolled.  Stretched within 14 days of your order, and our framing specialist will estimate a timeframe for shipping if the artwork is shipping custom framed.

* SHIPPING PRICES: Our online shipping price is estimated based on the purchase price.  If our website overcharges shipping, we will apply a partial shipping refund to your order.  If our website undercharges shipping, we may need to contact with an additional shipping charge.  Please contact us to get a more precise shipping quote.

* INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: Contact us for international shipping quotes.  We offer competitive international shipping rates.

*We know you will love it!  However, this purchase is available for Gallery exchange within 30 days of purchase. 

About the Artist:

"Animals are good for thinking." Claude Levi-Strauss

Early tribal cultures believed the natural world to be the bridge connecting earth and spirit. Animals were regarded as powerful spiritual beings that could connect humans to unseen realms, the natural world, and each other. Along these lines, Robert Bissell creates and transports us to a completely different atmosphere from modern daily life and invites us to learn more about ourselves.

In his animal paintings, the world of animals is a mirror for human existence, self-definition and self-reflection. Yet, these are not mere children's tales. "Bissell's work disarms by narrating vitally grown-up and urgent allegories in the guise of child-like humor," William Zimmer, art critic for The New York Times warns.

Bissell's paintings explore the idea that animals have metaphysical importance to our own spiritual well-being. Lured into a realm devoid of humans, the animal characters require we consider our own condition and place in nature. While whimsical at first glance, there is underlying tension and precariousness beneath the images. Disarmed, we objectively consider ourselves without familiar references.

"His animal work is full of charged meaning, lore and touched by surrealism", said Suzanne Bellah, Director Carnegie Art Museum. Influenced by the surreal legacy of Magritte, he mixes scales and uses gigantism with a variety of textures and subtle color palettes. 

These paintings are reflections on the environment, life, death, renewal and stages of transition. Departing from the safety of family, and making our way in the world--conjuring up something simultaneously real and unreal, the work appeals to the intellectual child in all of us.

Bissell grew up in Somerset, England, and retains in his love of art, a love of rural life, Celtic legends and panoramic landscapes. His keen interest in visuals began at an early age while documenting life around him through photographs. After studying graphic design and obtaining a Masters Degree from The Royal College of Art in London, Robert moved to San Francisco and began a successful career in retail advertising. After 15 years, he decided to devote all his time to painting. He currently lives in Northern California with his wife and their Springer Spaniel. Robert regularly exhibits in museums and galleries across the United States and Europe.

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