Explore Art, Fashion and Friendship with Scared Bear:
A Story of Curiousity, Art, Compassion & Care
Bear shared his story with artist Tanya ‘tee’ Coghill during a thrilling nose-to-nose encounter over her garden fence. When their eyes connected, her mind flooded with Bear’s story. He told her everything. tee did her best to translate and let his voice be heard.
This compelling story weaves together art history and technology. It tells the adventure of a bear who learns about friendship and kindness.
Art is everywhere. Tanya tee’s original paintings offer new perspectives on art masterpieces and technological movements through the eyes of a bear.
Praise & Reviews
Grateful for words from Annette LeBox; author of Peace Is an Offering.
“Scared Bear (Children’s Art & Inquiry Book) by Tanya Lynn Coghill is a delightful story about friendship and kindness. The picture book is geared to young children, but it will also appeal to students of many ages. The colourful illustrations on every page burst with energy and movement and showcase Tanya’s talent as a painter. Her varied depictions of Scared Bear reference art movements, and artists such as Van Gogh, Braque, Munch, Goya, Klimt, and Emily Carr. The book includes a step-by-step drawing activity of Scared Bear and a set of inquiry questions to encourage critical thinking and discussion in a home or classroom setting. Highly recommended.”
– Annette LeBox, the award‑winning Canadian author and environmental activist, (Peace Is an Offering and Mother Aspen)
Gorgeous book! So happy to have it in my school!
Nicole Leong
Teacher
Holiday Sale
Buy 2, Save 5%
— Use code BOOM5 at checkout. (100$ min order.) Happy Shopping
Caught in a moment of emotional intensity, painted with swirling brushwork and vivid color. This piece is part of the Scared Bear Art & Inquiry series, where each artwork explores historical art through archetype and inquiry.
Printed on premium matte paper, this fine-art reproduction brings expressive texture and symbolic resonance to any space. Available in multiple sizes.
About Tanya Tee
Tanya “Tee” Coghill is an interdisciplinary artist, educator, and storyteller based in Mission, BC. A recent UBC Bachelor of Education graduate in Art and EDID, she was honored with the CFE Award and the Donald & Ellen Porter Scholarship. Through children’s books, wearable art, and community teaching, she invites others to transform everyday moments into story, connection, and wonder.
About the Book
Scared Bear is a tender, artful journey inspired by true events — a story stitched with vulnerability, emotional literacy, and the quiet courage to heal. Through poetic language and evocative imagery, this book invites readers to explore fear not as a foe, but as a teacher.
Created over two years with love and inquiry, Scared Bear blends visual art, storytelling, and trauma-informed reflection. It’s for anyone seeking gentle transformation, soulful connection, or a reminder that even scared bears can find their way home.
🌿 Want to Share Your Experience?
Email: tee@tanyateearttlc.com
Tag: @tanyateeart_tlc #ScaredBearBook #scaredbear
Discover more books by tee: Journaling & Notebooks with original artworks to inspire creativity and connections.
Space Cowboy, Skull and Sunflowers and Alien Love, featured on journals and notebooks by Tanya Tee Art_TLC.
Featuring original journals and notebooks crafted to inspire your creativity.
Space Cowboy Journal
Space Cowboy Journal and Composition Notebook: Paperback | Wide Ruled | 110 Lined Pages | Original Art by Tanya Tee Art_TLC | Perfect for Adults, Kids, Artists, Writers, Students and Dreamers Paperback
Sunflowers and Skulls Composition Notebook: Paperback | Wide Ruled | 110 Lined Pages | Original Art by Tanya Tee Art_TLC | Perfect for Artists, Gardeners, Writers, Leaders, Students and Dreamers
Alien Love Journal & Composition Notebook: Paperback | Wide Ruled | 110 Lined Pages | Original Art by Tanya Tee Art_TLC | Perfect for Adults, Kids, Artists, Writers, Students and Dreamers Paperback
VanGogh Bear
VanGogh Bear is the first illustration in the book: Scared Bear Art & Inquiry. The original painting is painted in oil on cotton canvas. This art canvas is a reproduction on cotton canvas. This scene introduces Bear’s curiousity to go on adventure where Bear discovers kindness and resilience. Bear communicated his story to Tanya Tee and she did her best to translate Bear’s story. Each illustration is painted and cites art history.
Discover Inspiring Art and Creative Expression
Explore the original artworks in Scared Bear Art & Inquiry book.
Tanya Tee cites famous artists like Picasso, DaVinci, Van Gogh, and Emily Carr.
- Original artworks blending emotion and imagination
- Exclusive prints and fashion inspired by art
- The ‘Scared Bear Art & Inquiry Book’ – a journey of discovery
- Creative pieces designed to spark inspiration
Davinci Bear, Acrylic on canvas, 2023
Proudly powered tee , cp & by WordPress
© 2023–2026 Tanya Tee Art_TLC. All rights reserved.