Above the Falls by Daniel Smith ~ A large grizzly bear is fishing the crystal clear stream. He can usually catch a meal of salmon or trout in this pristine location "Above the Falls". "Everything I do is from personal experience," explains artist Daniel Smith, "whether it means working with a live bear as a model or waiting for the perfect last glowing light of the day, as was the case with "Above the Falls". Smith sees and paints the unique character of each of his animals and is wonderfully skilled at using nature's elements  to define his wild subjects.