Original watercolor

unframed, approx. 10" x 10"

Artist statement: 

FREE TO PLAY...
Ginny is one of 5 sloth bears who were rescued a year ago by Forestwatch, the anti poaching unit of at wildlifesos as they were being transported from India to Nepal where they would have been sold to be used as dancing bears. The poachers had already pierced the bears' sensitive muzzles with heated metal rods; the bear reacts to the excruciating pain of the rope which goes through the hole by "dancing"
Sadly, Ginny passed away earlier this year from cancer. Her playful spirit is perfectly captured in this artwork.

Artist bio:

Smrithi Krishnan has been painting and advocating for wildlife conservation for several years now, but only recently started combining her two passions by donating the entire proceeds from the sale of her paintings to wildlife conservation.  You can find her on Instagram @smrithiskrishnan

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