Sad: Bears Lose

January 24, 2011 – 10:33 am
Posted in Watercolors
Tagged animals, Chicago Bears, coldpress paper, Watercolor

Gone is that chance to go to the Super Bowl. Oh my…… so SAD.

But, thank-you, Bears, for entertaining me all season and climbing for your goal. I will be watching next year, “GO BEARS!”

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- Carol King
- Posted January 24, 2011 at 10:42 am
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aww, sorry about Da Bears! NEXT YEAR!
- - lesliepaints
  - Posted January 24, 2011 at 11:13 am
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  I got to work on this right after the loss as I watched the Jets go down, too. “The Husband” (yours) sent a comment through on my other post and boosted my spirits as I began to feel “SAD” for his team. Game sorrow is so much easier in the company of others! Thanks, Carol! Great post, yesterday, on SAD, by the way. That’s why I included the link.
- Beth Parker
- Posted January 24, 2011 at 10:52 am
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Awwww, I can tell this bear is disappointed, Leslie! It’s a wonderful painting! Better luck next year on the Superbowl.
- - lesliepaints
  - Posted January 24, 2011 at 11:14 am
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  I rarely draw and paint from a mental image, but this one just had to be after I put myself out there by painting the previous “roaring” post. Thank-you for the comment, Beth, and the well wishes for next year!
- Debbie Adams
- Posted January 24, 2011 at 1:44 pm
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My son is a Bears fan and hates to see them loose. I have to give him pep talks to lift him back up about it. Guys sure can take it personal about their teams. lol.
You have captured the perfect expression for this Bear! I love it!
- - lesliepaints
  - Posted January 24, 2011 at 5:08 pm
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  For me it is like, “What was that? Did that just happen? Oh no! Help, someone help!” My son gets more emotionally involved than I do, also. Probably a guy thing. I actually sat like this in front of my portrait mirror to get the bend in the paws and the look in the eyes. Wish I could have pulled it along a little furthur but couldn’t think of anymore to do with it. Thank-you, Debbie!
- raji
- Posted January 24, 2011 at 2:49 pm
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Two thumbs up!
- - lesliepaints
  - Posted January 24, 2011 at 5:10 pm
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  Thank-you, Raji! Working without reference material takes some getting used to.
- FS Photography
- Posted January 24, 2011 at 3:10 pm
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Oh dear… That’s quite the dramatic change… but what a great expression you’ve captured so perfectly…
- - lesliepaints
  - Posted January 24, 2011 at 5:11 pm
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  HA! Love it Brian! You caught my “funny”. I knew I had to do something like this after I put myself out there, Saturday about the BEARS. Still chuckling about your “Oh dear”. Thanks for that!
- asmalltowndad
- Posted January 24, 2011 at 3:18 pm
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Sorry about da Bears, I was hoping they would be there this year. Any team other than the Steelers.
Sad Sad bear, but great painting!
- - lesliepaints
  - Posted January 24, 2011 at 5:13 pm
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  Thanks, Ryan!
- Alex Zonis
- Posted January 24, 2011 at 5:34 pm
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Yea, da Bears… So sorry! The expression is too cute :)!
- - lesliepaints
  - Posted January 24, 2011 at 6:56 pm
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  I heard you have a cold via Carol’s blog! Get rid of that thing, dear Alex. They are absolutely a horrid strain this year, these 20010-11 viruses. Yep, they lost. I was a little surprised by their foibles…although we have had that kind of day before. Have you ever tried to draw something from your mind’s picture, Alex? Oi! I sat in front of the mirror trying different expressions, then tried putting shapes together that were bear-like etc, etc, etc. Thanks for the comment! 🙂
- lindahalcombfineart
- Posted January 24, 2011 at 6:23 pm
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Just like him we are so sad and so blue…really nice painting and don’t worry Lovie will have the boys whipped into prime shape by next year!
- - lesliepaints
  - Posted January 24, 2011 at 7:04 pm
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  At the beginning of the season they looked horrible. I saw so much improvement and their plays get better. I don’t know what yesterday was. Looked like they were flustered the entire game. Oh well. As you say, they will be ready to go next year and that spirit that brought us to watch this year will pull us to watch once again. I go through the same thing with the Cubs. Thanks, Linda!
- Heart
- Posted January 24, 2011 at 10:16 pm
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Awwwe, I can sense the sadness.. Even after moving out of Pittsburgh almost 6 years ago, my heart has been pounding unusually happily since yesterday night.. Of course, we are not even talking about how Falcons (DID NOT) play couple of weeks ago!! 😦
Cheer up now, love the cuddly bear.. 🙂 My two year old is peering without blinking as I type this.. Ha ha..
- - lesliepaints
  - Posted January 25, 2011 at 10:09 am
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  Thanks for the happy wishes, Rachana! It thrills me to know your two year old was studying this bear’s face. My daughter and I were saying just last night that I need a happy face of this bear so the two could hang as a pair in a child’s room. Thank-you as there is no higher praise than a child taking interest in one’s work. 🙂
- souldipper
- Posted January 25, 2011 at 12:42 am
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Good one, Leslie!
- - lesliepaints
  - Posted January 25, 2011 at 10:10 am
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  Thanks, Amy!!!!
- echostains
- Posted January 25, 2011 at 5:50 am
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Sorry your BEARS lost Leslie – but this one is a winner anyway 🙂 I can see why you’ve put those ‘blues’ in there (and they really work!)
- - lesliepaints
  - Posted January 25, 2011 at 10:12 am
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  You are totally perceptive and on to this one, Lynda. Also left it rather plain and downward streaky about the shoulders trying to emphasize the feeling. Thank-you!!!!
- artistatexit0
- Posted January 25, 2011 at 11:04 am
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Nice to see all the latest animal themed work you have been engaged with. I’m glad the Bears were at least able to rally and make a game of it.
- - lesliepaints
  - Posted January 25, 2011 at 3:25 pm
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  I really enjoy painting animal portraits, Al. Thanks for what you say about the rallying, but I think they popped in with a few fantastic miracles. They really didn’t get going. Do other teams do this? I haven’t noticed but the Bears can be so good and then one week they can’t do a thing…… I think that’s what kills us. Hey, though, I have days like that. 🙂
- Emily Gooch
- Posted January 25, 2011 at 11:54 am
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Aww… this is one sad looking bear. I love your animal paintings. You have an amazing ability to capture their emotions.

I’ve always liked Chicago Bears even if I do live in Seattle. Never been a Seaslug… I mean, Seahawks’ fan.
- - lesliepaints
  - Posted January 25, 2011 at 3:27 pm
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  They actually call them “Seaslugs”? The Seattle looked great that first game of the play-offs. Thanks for the comments. That bear is doing alright today. She is wearing a Bears T-shirt even!!! Thank-you, Emily!!!
  - - Emily Gooch
    - Posted January 25, 2011 at 5:13 pm
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    Don’t know if anyone else calls them that. I came up with that nickname years ago when I thought they played like slugs. Hope there are no Seahawk fans here. 😉
  - - lesliepaints
    - Posted January 26, 2011 at 9:40 am
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    You are totally creative with your nicknames!!!! 🙂
- 47whitebuffalo
- Posted January 25, 2011 at 5:02 pm
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Growing up on the south side of Chicago I had no escape from watching football a la the Bears. There were several seasons of long losing streaks. It got to the point that folks watched for the crazy antics of the defence and the Hail Mary plays of the offence–without any hopes for the outcome–just how whacky could that field get full of kamaikazie players.
What a pair your fierce and sad bears make, Leslie. I wonder if you could sell t-shirts with one on the front and the other on the back.
Oh and NO I do not miss football mania at all! To be honest, 22 guys running around constantly wearing shorts and chasing a round ball–read as soccer–now “the beautiful game” can capture my interest with two well matched sets of players.
Hi
- - lesliepaints
  - Posted January 26, 2011 at 9:45 am
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  Oh losing streaks…….the best teams suffer from these, too. Only two teams win the conference and one to win the whole thing…… I am pleased with how far the Bears came. I enjoy watching soccer. I tend to get more tense with that game waiting for the ball to get in that net! 🙂
  The t-shirt idea is so FUN! Maybe the WIN side on the front and the LOSE side on the back? Better yet, have it reverse, the win on the outside and the lose on the inside. Ha! What fun!!!!! Thanks, Eva!
  - - 47whitebuffalo
    - Posted January 26, 2011 at 9:07 pm
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    LOL. Leslie, I seriously think the t-shirt Bears could sell well in Chi-town. You’ve got the art and the expressive bears!!! Why don’t you do a some marketing research? Hmm?
  - - lesliepaints
    - Posted January 26, 2011 at 11:53 pm
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    You are too kind. 🙂
- penpusherpen
- Posted January 26, 2011 at 7:04 am
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Aww, a very sad, and despondent Bear, but there’s always hope next time.
(my ex follows the ‘Stealers’ so he’s smiling !!)
Wonderful watercolour, Leslie, makes me want to say ‘Go Bears’ too…
xPenx
- - lesliepaints
  - Posted January 26, 2011 at 9:48 am
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  Perfect, Pen….. I think that is all we can say, “Just wait until next year.” Interesting perspective, xPenx, about the ‘Go Bears’. Perhaps this bear would immediately crack a smile?! Thank-you!
- Artswebshow
- Posted January 26, 2011 at 8:49 pm
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That’s a shame about the bears
What’s the superbowl? lol
We dont play it in england
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On the other hand your bear.
I like it.
Even the devastated expression, lol
- - lesliepaints
  - Posted January 26, 2011 at 9:03 pm
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  Finally something created off the top of my head. Thank-you, Richard! 🙂
  
  The Superbowl is the Final game, the championship game for the top team. The teams play all season to produce the best records of games won. There are 12 teams that go to the playoffs. In the playoffs, if you lose, you’re out. The team that wins the super bowl is the team from the original twelve that is the “last team standing”. Pretty much “sudden death” playoffs.
- Natalie
- Posted January 26, 2011 at 10:59 pm
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Leslie, love this painting. I believe you captured exactly how I felt on Sunday!
Will definitely follow your creative genius.
- - lesliepaints
  - Posted January 26, 2011 at 11:50 pm
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  Hi Natalie! Thank-you for taking a trip over and commenting. I was glad I found your blog. I will follow you, for sure.
- short poems
- Posted January 28, 2011 at 1:51 pm
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Love this amazing painting, so cute 🙂 🙂
- - lesliepaints
  - Posted January 28, 2011 at 8:37 pm
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  This one just had to get painted and fast, after I made such a big deal about them on the previous post! Ha! Thanks, Marinela!
- northpenninegallery
- Posted January 28, 2011 at 3:43 pm
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Sorry Bears. Come on Leslie, cheer me up with a landscape! 🙂
- - lesliepaints
  - Posted January 28, 2011 at 8:35 pm
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  As a matter of fact, a landscape was made today! Will post very shortly! 🙂 How did you know?
- Jamie Dedes, all rights reserved
- Posted January 29, 2011 at 10:04 pm
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Poor sad bear. Beatifully executed. Love him. Want to hug. Lovely “teddy.”
- - lesliepaints
  - Posted January 29, 2011 at 11:06 pm
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  Thank-you for this comment, Jamie. I did not make the connection. I drew this from my mind’s eye creating the shapes and working it out in graphite on paper, first. I think I might have been pulling up visions of my old “teddy”. So thank-you for prompting that thought with your comment!
- aswirly
- Posted January 31, 2011 at 1:25 pm
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Awwww I love this followup to the big growling tough bear. So sad… poor bear… too bad they lost. Love the expression you painted on his face! He sure looks like he needs a hug.
- - lesliepaints
  - Posted January 31, 2011 at 7:33 pm
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  Ha! Thank-you, Amber. Had to do up something really fast to get the ferocious one pushed back after getting beat.
- Stephen
- Posted February 8, 2011 at 2:06 am
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These are great illustrations – I don’t the know the sport or the team but as a South African I know the emotions. Well! (o:
Nice work Leslie
- - lesliepaints
  - Posted February 8, 2011 at 8:30 am
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  Hi Stephen! Good to hear from you. 🙂 Well, I thought if I spent some time creating that ferocious Bear, my energies expended would be rewarded with a win. ): Not so. The emotions cross over to any sport, for sure! Thank-you!
- Yousei Hime
- Posted February 26, 2011 at 9:21 pm
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Sad maybe, but you have two adorable paintings out of this season.
- - lesliepaints
  - Posted February 26, 2011 at 9:30 pm
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  You rock, Yousei! I sure do! They inspired me to do something with myself while I sat and waited for that play-off game. When they lost, I had to hurry up and paint this. Couldn’t leave that ferocious one as the first post aftere the loss. Ha. Thank you! 🙂