The Presence (2026) Original Acrylic Painting by Irina Kurganskaya

There are moments in nature when words become unnecessary. A quiet encounter, a steady gaze, and the unmistakable feeling that you are standing in the presence of something powerful.

The Presence portrays a black bear emerging from the darkness, its face illuminated by subtle warm tones against a deep black background. The bear’s calm, direct gaze creates an intimate connection with the viewer, while the carefully rendered texture of its fur brings a sense of realism and quiet strength to the composition.

Rather than depicting the bear in action, I wanted to capture a moment of stillness — the immense presence of a wild animal simply observing, aware and completely self-possessed.

The painting is created in acrylics on premium cotton canvas, with layers of fine brushwork used to build the intricate texture of the fur and the subtle variations of light across the face.

Details:
• Original artwork
• Acrylics on premium cotton canvas
• 50 × 70 cm
• Signed by the artist
• 2026

Materials used:

acrylics

Details:

• Acrylic painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 50 x 70 x 4cm (unframed) / 50 x 70cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Photorealistic
• Subject: Animals and birds