"Ember Cub" aka Spirit Cub Wildlife Painting by Chris Tutty

Ember Cub

Artist: Chris Tutty
Dimensions: 20 x 20 inches

Description:

In the luminous 20 x 20-inch painting Ember Cub, Chris Tutty captures the tender resilience and enduring spirit of nature through the eyes of a young bear. Painted with extraordinary vibrancy and depth, the cub emerges from a glowing forest of color — its fur a dazzling tapestry of fiery oranges, deep blues, and radiant yellows. Each brushstroke and airbrushed detail reflects the warmth and spark of new life, like the glowing coal that remains after a fire, still alive and full of potential.

Ember Cub is more than a wildlife portrait — it is a symbol of hope and renewal. Just as life returns to the forest after a wildfire, this little bear stands as a reminder that even after great loss, nature finds a way to shine on. The cub’s luminous presence against a backdrop of swirling light and pointillist bursts captures the beauty of rebirth and the enduring cycle of life in the wild.

This painting also complements Tutty’s acclaimed Spirit Bear, expanding the narrative into a powerful story of legacy and regeneration. Where Spirit Bear represents strength and mythic presence, Ember Cub embodies innocence, resilience, and the spark of what’s yet to come — a poignant metaphor for how the smallest ember can grow into something mighty.

ORIGINAL WORKS

Each original painting is unique and a one-of-a-kind creation. A great amount of time and detail goes into each piece of art, from hand-painted brush strokes in acrylic and oil medium to the unique art of airbrushing done with only the best paints, Crea-tex Auto-Air Colors, and House of Kolors Automotive Paint. Aspects of geological layering, almost like sedimentary rock, are imparted with mixed materials such as metallics, gold and silver flaking, coppers and iron magnesium powders, glass resins, pearls, and industrial candy coats. Certain masterpieces also use elements of sculpture with molding paste, crackling, and organic materials to highlight low and high points in the image, creating a dimensional embossed effect that leaps off the canvas.

ARTIST PROOFS

Artist Proofs are created using the same attention to detail and materials as the original. The process begins with a professional photograph of the original painting by Rob Ryan of Render DC. This image is digitally remastered and color balanced, then printed and stretched on canvas as a guide. From there, it is re-airbrushed to restore the vibrant colors and depth of the original. Elements such as molding paste, pearls, metallic flakes, and neon paints are incorporated before being sealed with glass resins. Each proof is unique, essentially a new painting based on the original, offered at a more accessible price point.

11 x 14 Metal Prints – Limited Edition

Metal prints feature vivid, durable imagery infused directly into sleek aluminum panels with a glossy finish. Rounded edges and a wall-mount fixture make for a clean, modern display perfect for home or office décor.

8 x 10 Dye-Sublimation Prints – Limited Edition

These fine art prints use advanced dye-sublimation technology to infuse the image directly into a coated aluminum surface, ensuring high-definition color and long-lasting durability. Unlike traditional prints, these are scratch-resistant and easy to clean, requiring no frame for display.

8 x 10 Art Resin Block Prints – Limited Numbered Edition

Resin art blocks provide a three-dimensional effect with stunning clarity. Each image is mounted to a pinewood block, coated with Art-Resin for a glass-like finish, and limited to 250 numbered prints worldwide.

📦 Some Artist Proofs may take up to one month for production and shipping. Colors may vary slightly depending on screen settings and materials used. Each piece is handcrafted, ensuring that every artwork is truly one of a kind.