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About Michael Pape Fine Art Giclée Limited Edition Prints

Giclée (Gee-Clay)

Giclée is a state of the art digital technology that has made it possible to create a fine art print that is extremely difficult to distinguish from the original painting or drawing. Giclées are available on archival acid free watercolour paper and or canvas. Michael Pape Giclées use pigment longevity inks and have a lifetime warranty. Each limited edition giclée is numbered and hand-signed by the artist. Read More About What A Glicee Is.

Giclée - Regular Print Edition is a regular signed and numbered limited edition print, based off the artist proof. 

Giclée - Artist Proof Print Edition is a signed and numbered limited edition print. An Artist Proof is the process of the artist manually matching the original painting colour to the limited edition giclée print colour. For example, the pupil of an animal’s eye may be slightly darker on one Artist Proof than another. Each Artist Proof is slightly different in colour / different in color. An original if you will. Many artists charge a 20% premium because of this. Artist Proof Print Editions are usually limited to 10% (20 prints) of the Regular Print Edition (200 prints) for example. They are the most sought after limited edition by international art collectors.

Giclée - Conservation / Publisher Proof Print Edition are what charities offer for Fundraising.

Black Bear Painting - On Sacred Lands © 2025

9" x 12" Original Painting, Acrylic on Canvas is Available.

Limited Edition Giclée Print Available Below.

On Sacred Lands - Black Bear

Original Black Bear Wildlife Painting by Canadian Wildlife Artist Michael Pape

There are rare moments in nature that don’t just inspire — they transform.
On Sacred Lands – Black Bear is an original wildlife painting born from one such encounter in the remote wilderness of British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional and unceded territory of Indigenous peoples.

In the silence of these sacred lands and along the flowing river, I found myself only meters away from a remarkably large Black Bear — powerful, aware, and fully present in its own world. The moment was humbling, intimate, and unforgettable, becoming the emotional foundation for this fine art wildlife original.

Bringing the Wilderness to Life in Fine Art Detail

This wildlife painting original of a Black Bear by Canadian wildlife artist Michael Pape brings the raw beauty of the wilderness to life with exquisite fine art detail. Every brushstroke is crafted to honor this Black Bear’s presence and the land that shaped it.

As the bear moved through the dense brush, branches clung to its thick fur, unnoticed as it passed with the quiet power of an apex being. The experience was raw, real, and profoundly moving — a reminder of the intelligence, awareness, and spirit held within our wildlife.

Black Bears face increasing threats. Habitat loss, vehicle collisions, and human-bear conflict are rising, especially as development expands into formerly wild areas. Climate change alters food availability and hibernation patterns. 

While some may overlook or misunderstand Black Bears, this painting invites you to look deeper — to see a sentient, essential being deserving of respect, protection, and reverence.

A Legacy Artwork for Luxury Wildlife Art Collectors

This 9″ × 12″ acrylic wildlife painting on canvas is more than a visual artwork.
It is a tribute to a powerful wilderness encounter, a reminder of the fragile beauty we must safeguard, and a luxury wildlife art collectible intended to be passed down for generations. Crafted with precision, intention, and deep emotion, this original work embodies a story of connection, conservation, and the sacredness of the natural world — a meaningful addition to any discerning wildlife art collection.

— Michael Pape