Description

The Courage to Float framed bear wall art features Pamela Buttazzoni’s expressive Canadian bear artwork in a ready-to-hang wooden frame. A soulful wildlife art poster for cabins, cottages, nurseries, offices, and peaceful home spaces.

Our sturdy wooden framed posters are printed on heavyweight white matte paper with a smooth, luxurious finish—designed to stand the test of time:

• Ready-to-hang: Includes hanging kit, ready to hang directly on the wall.
• Frame Material: Durable pine wood.
• Frame Measurements: 20-25mm (0.79″-0.98″) thick, 10-14mm (0.4″-0.6″) wide.
• Paper Weight: 200 gsm (80 lb), thickness: 0.22 mm (8.7 mils).
• Paper Finishing: Matte, smooth, non-reflective surface.
• Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the poster.
• Sustainable Paper: FSC-certified materials or equivalent.
• Available Sizes: 15 sizes in inches (US&CA) and cms (rest of the world).

Learn about paper types and their unique textures and finishes here.

No minimum orders, printed and shipped on demand.

 

Framed Bear Wall Art – The Courage to Float by Pamela Buttazzoni

The Courage to Float is a framed bear wall art piece created from an original artwork by Canadian artist Pamela Buttazzoni. Gentle, expressive, and full of quiet emotion, this artwork features a bear holding onto a red heart balloon — a tender symbol of courage, softness, and the brave little act of staying afloat through life’s uncertain moments.

This framed poster belongs to Pamela’s growing Things We Carry series, a body of artwork that explores emotional weight, resilience, tenderness, and the invisible things we hold close. While bears are often seen as symbols of strength, protection, and wilderness, The Courage to Float softens that familiar image. Here, the bear is not roaring or charging forward. Instead, it is calm, vulnerable, and quietly present. The floating heart adds a sense of hope, lightness, and innocence, making this piece both comforting and meaningful.

This framed bear wall art is a beautiful choice for collectors who love Canadian wildlife art but want something with more emotional depth than a traditional animal print. It works especially well in cozy interiors, cottage spaces, bedrooms, nurseries, reading corners, creative studios, offices, cabins, and peaceful living rooms. The soft yet expressive presence of the bear makes it a piece that can feel playful, soulful, and deeply personal all at once.

Printed on premium matte paper, this artwork has a smooth, non-reflective finish that allows the details, texture, and emotional quality of the original painting to remain the focus. The wooden frame gives the piece a polished, finished look while keeping it easy to style in a variety of spaces. Whether you choose a white frame, black frame, wood frame, or dark wood frame, the artwork carries a warm and grounded presence.

Unlike Pamela’s signed fine art reproductions, this framed poster is part of the Artful Goods collection. These pieces are created to make Pamela’s artwork more accessible for everyday spaces and gift giving. They are printed on demand and do not include a certificate of authenticity or hand signature. This makes them a wonderful option for those who love the artwork and want a ready-to-hang piece for their home, while the original paintings and fine art reproductions remain part of Pamela’s higher-end collector offerings.

The Courage to Float is especially suited for anyone who connects with bear artwork, Canadian wildlife, symbolic art, emotional storytelling, or meaningful home decor. It is also a thoughtful gift for someone going through a life transition, a new beginning, a season of healing, or a moment where they need a gentle reminder of courage.

The bear’s expression, the delicate red heart balloon, and the quiet sense of space around the figure create an artwork that feels both whimsical and strong. It carries a message without needing to shout. It reminds us that courage is not always loud. Sometimes courage is simply continuing to float, holding onto hope, and allowing softness to exist beside strength.

This framed bear wall art poster is available in multiple sizes and frame finishes, making it easy to choose the right fit for your space. Smaller sizes are perfect for gallery walls, nurseries, hallways, and gift giving, while larger sizes can become a beautiful focal point above a bed, sofa, console table, or reading nook.

If you are looking for framed bear wall art that feels warm, Canadian, meaningful, and beautifully expressive, The Courage to Float brings together wildlife, emotion, and storytelling in a way that feels distinctly Pamela Buttazzoni.