The Polar Bear King and a Mighty Moose – New Paintings

A few years ago, I began painting a curious polar bear—roaming ice shelves, standing watch over northern landscapes, and searching for a new home. As he made his way across North America in my imagination and on my canvases, this bear became much more than a motif. He became a character, a constant presence in my storytelling through paint. A silent observer of the human world and a symbolic figure of endurance, curiosity, and change.

After many adventures in acrylic and gold leaf, it feels only right that this majestic figure now has a proper name. Known until now as the Polar Bear King, he is officially christened William—or simply Will to those who know him well.

Will continues to journey through bold, modern landscapes in this new series of paintings. You’ll find him enjoying a cool dip in a glacial lake, peacefully drifting down a river in a canoe, and sitting stoically beneath a waving Canadian flag. Each painting tells a piece of his evolving story—a visual fable set in the wilds of Canada.

But even kings need companions.

Enter Wendel, a mighty moose with a calm, regal bearing and a curious nature of his own. With antlers like ancient tree branches and eyes full of quiet knowing, Wendel brings a grounded strength to Will’s world. In this new chapter of their travels, I’ve painted Wendel floating downriver in a red canoe named Maple, and standing proud in front of a billowing Canadian flag, echoing themes of heritage, sovereignty, and the quiet poetry of the northern wild.

Together, Will and Wendel form a duo that balances power and peace, solitude and friendship. They are symbols of Canada’s untamed beauty, told through the lens of pop modernist storytelling. Their journeys will continue, and I look forward to where they take us next.

These new works are now available through my Banff dealer, Willock and Sax. If one of these paintings speaks to you—or if you’d like to know more about Will and Wendel’s ongoing story—feel free to reach out and ask. I love hearing where these characters resonate most, and where you imagine they might wander next.

See more paintings of Will the Polar Bear King here.