Alaskan Bear by Michael Godard: Collector's Guide
The editions, sizes, story, and how to collect Alaskan Bear - a limited edition wildlife giclee on gallery-wrapped canvas, documented, numbered, and shipped free and insured in the US.
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Alaskan Bear is a limited edition giclee by Las Vegas pop artist Michael Godard, offered in two sizes (17.5" x 22" and 28" x 35") across four documented editions priced from $595 to $1,995, each a gallery-wrapped canvas, documented with a certificate of authenticity and free, insured US delivery.
- Artist: Michael Godard, the Las Vegas pop artist known as the "Rockstar of the Art World"
- Medium: limited edition giclee, archival pigment inks on gallery-wrapped canvas
- Subject: an Alaskan bear rendered in Godard's high-contrast, character-driven style, part of his outdoor and wildlife catalog
- Editions: four documented editions - G Edition, Signed and Numbered, Artist Proof, and Gallery Proof
- Sizes & price: 17.5" x 22" and 28" x 35"; $595 to $1,995
- Collecting: numbered, documented with a certificate of authenticity, and shipped free and insured within the US; the Artist Proof and Gallery Proof carry hand-applied paint embellishment
About Alaskan Bear
Michael Godard painted Alaskan Bear in the high-contrast, character-driven style that has made him one of the best-known pop artists working today. It is a favorite among collectors of Las Vegas pop art, cocktail and bar wall art, and limited edition giclee, the imagery that first built Godard's reputation as the Rockstar of the Art World, here applied to an outdoor wildlife subject rather than his signature bar scenes.
The Artist's Proof edition of this piece features a 1 Color Paint Embellishment, and the Gallery Proof edition features a 5 Color Paint Embellishment, giving those two runs a hand-finished quality beyond the standard giclee print. If you are ready to start or grow a collection, browse the full range of Michael Godard art for sale.
Editions, sizes & prices of this limited edition giclee
Alaskan Bear is released in four documented editions across two sizes, each printed as a giclee on gallery-wrapped canvas. The 28" x 35" Signed and Numbered Edition of 100 is hand-signed and numbered by the artist; the G Edition of 50 is a numbered limited edition; the Artist's Proof Edition of 50 carries a 1-color hand paint embellishment; and the Gallery Proof Edition of 25 carries a 5-color hand paint embellishment. Prices below are the current live listing prices; availability varies by edition, so check the product page for what is currently offered.
| Edition | Size | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| G Edition of 50 | 17.5" x 22" | $595 |
| Signed & Numbered Edition of 100 | 28" x 35" | $1,195 |
| Artist's Proof Edition of 50 (1-color embellishment) | 28" x 35" | $1,595 |
| Gallery Proof Edition of 25 (5-color embellishment) | 28" x 35" | $1,995 |
These are the documented runs for this title; the gallery's inventory reflects those editions with no open-ended or undocumented printing. Each print is a giclee, a fine-art process using archival pigment inks, here on gallery-wrapped canvas.
Where the wildlife theme fits in Godard's work
Alaskan Bear is part of a body of outdoor and wildlife scenes Michael Godard has built alongside his more famous cocktail and casino work, proof that his visual system, bold outlines, deep saturated color, and theatrical presence, was designed to travel across subjects rather than stay locked to a martini glass. It sits comfortably alongside Godard's other fishing and wildlife pieces for collectors furnishing a cabin, lodge, or outdoor-themed room.
About Michael Godard
From draftsman and drummer to "Rockstar of the Art World"
Born in 1963 and later based in Las Vegas, Godard studied at ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena and at UNLV, and spent years working as a draftsman and commercial illustrator, and drumming in Las Vegas bands, before painting full time. The turning point was a friend's request for a birthday painting about dirty martinis: he answered with personified, animated olive characters full of attitude, and that became the visual language behind the nickname collectors know him by, the "Rockstar of the Art World."
The signature style
His pop art is instantly recognizable, personified olives, grapes, and other characters set against high-contrast backgrounds, rendered with theatrical exaggeration and a satirist's sense of timing, plus the small hidden details that reward repeat viewing. Alaskan Bear applies that same bold, saturated visual system to a wildlife subject, which is exactly what you see here.
Beyond the canvas, and giving back
His book Don't Drink and Draw, with a foreword by friend and collector Ozzy Osbourne, was named an Art Book of the Year in 2006. Since 2006, following the loss of his daughter Paige to brain cancer at 16, the artist has maintained an ongoing charitable relationship with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and related causes. This title joins a catalog of limited edition fine art he has been building for more than twenty years. For the complete story, read the full artist biography.
Authenticity, shipping & guarantee
Certificate of authenticity: a certificate documenting the edition type and edition number accompanies your purchase, issued through the gallery as an authorized Godard dealer.
Signed and embellished editions: the 28" x 35" Signed and Numbered Edition of 100 is hand-signed and numbered by the artist; the Artist's Proof Edition of 50 carries a 1-color hand paint embellishment and the Gallery Proof Edition of 25 carries a 5-color hand paint embellishment; the G Edition is a numbered limited edition.
Shipping & insurance: orders ship packaged for fine-art canvas and insured, with free shipping on US purchases. See our shipping policy for details.
How we verified this guide
Every claim above comes from a first-party gallery source:
- Editions, sizes, prices, medium, certificate of authenticity, and shipping: the live product record for this artwork.
- Artist biography, nickname, style, and charitable work: our About the artist reference.
- Full review process and correction policy: our editorial & authentication standards.
Author: the Michael Godard Gallery Editorial Team (editorial research and writing). Reviewed by Michael, Michael Godard Gallery (edition, size, and pricing verified against the live product record and the gallery's master price list), profile at our editorial & authentication standards. Published September 18, 2026. Last reviewed September 18, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alaskan Bear signed and numbered?
The 28" x 35" Signed and Numbered Edition of 100 is hand-signed and numbered by Michael Godard. The G Edition of 50, Artist's Proof Edition of 50, and Gallery Proof Edition of 25 are released as numbered limited editions.
What sizes and prices is it available in?
Two sizes across four editions: 17.5" x 22" (G Edition, $595), and 28" x 35" (Signed and Numbered $1,195, Artist's Proof $1,595, Gallery Proof $1,995).
What is the paint embellishment on the Artist's Proof and Gallery Proof?
The Artist's Proof Edition features a 1-color hand paint embellishment, and the Gallery Proof Edition features a 5-color hand paint embellishment.
Does it come with a certificate of authenticity?
Yes. A certificate documenting the edition type and edition number accompanies your purchase, issued through the gallery as an authorized Godard dealer.
How is it shipped, and is it insured?
It ships packaged for fine-art canvas and insured, with free shipping on purchases within the US. See the shipping policy for full details.
Is it in stock?
Availability depends on the edition you choose. Each edition is a fixed, limited run, so check the product page for current availability and price.
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