Original Western Artist

Charles Bear is a celebrated contemporary Western artist whose distinctive water color, oil, and ink based works have been praised by art enthusiasts worldwide. Charles has been a professional artist for nearly 50 years, including a regular at the C.M. Russel Art Show in Great Falls, Montana for over four decades. He has participated in hundreds of quick draws and art shows in New Mexico, California, New York City, and Montana. Mr. Bear resides in southwest Montana where he remains an avid painter and continues to showcase his skills as one of the best contemporary artists in the genre.