My Favorite Excuse 

My Current Monikers, Hats, Tags, Nicknames 

How Bears Changed My Life 

I discovered my love for bears when I was creating a polar bear sculpture for a friend.

I began searching for pictures and reading about polar bears. As I sculpted the polar bear, I continued to read about bears. I was fascinated by these magnificent animals.

After I sculpted the polar bear I found that I couldn't stop creating them. They seem to evolve on their own out of the clay in my hands. The sculpture in the photo I call Stone Bear is the 2nd bear I sculpted and the 1st that I used Horsehair Raku as a finish. Yes, real horsehair. And, no, no horses were hurt -- a local stable saves me the hair when they groom the horses.

I still research, read about, write about, or sculpt bears daily -- all bears are fascinating to me. I just can't get enough of them. I also wear a hand-sculpted bear necklace every day to remind me them and to help spread the word.

Of course, it really is a bear fetish. In Zuni Mythology, the bear fetish is the "Guardian of the West" and is believed invaluable for a person who is faced with change and transition.

I love change and new experiences, so I'm always in transition. Maybe the Zuni people had something there. :-)

Online Ambassador For Bears 

Shortly after discovering bears, I created my business Sculptures by Frankie to sell my sculptures.

I decided to donate 10% of my sculpture sales to help save bears. I now donate to 3 organizations saving bears and I am an Online Ambassador for ALL species of bears and for 3 organizations who work to save them: National Wildlife Federation, Polar Bears International, and Wildlife S.O.S. (See modules below on what they do and how they help polar bears and the environment.)

The sculpture shown here is called "ICE BEAR" and it was the 2nd bear I ever sculpted. The photo was taken when before I added the horse hair. It's shiny because it was burnished.

As of today (7/8/08) I've created 20 bear or bear-related lenses and there's just no stopping me. Between bears and cats, I have a ton of ideas for lenses that need to be created. LOL

2nd Runner Up, Lens of the Year Awards 

Are You Polar Bear Aware?

Everything about polar bears from Polar Bear ART to ZOOs and everything in-between. There are bear facts and photos; cartoons & jokes; contests & factoids; links to wildlife, endangered species and environmental organizations; lists of great...

My Lens of the Day Awarded Lenses 

Long Term Care For People You Love

More than 9 million people over the age of 65 will need long-term-care this year. Here you'll learn all you need to know to plan for your family's LTC needs -- everything from needs assessment, options, implementation and everything in-between. This...

Are You Polar Bear Aware?

Everything about polar bears from Polar Bear ART to ZOOs and everything in-between. There are bear facts and photos; cartoons & jokes; contests & factoids; links to wildlife, endangered species and environmental organizations; lists of great...

Kartick Satyanarayan - Champion of India's Dancing Bears

Co-founder and Director of Wildlife S.O.S. Although Kartick's job titles may sound mundane or safe, in reality, his job is anything but. Here, you'll learn about Kartick Satyanarayan, the "Bear Man" as he's known by some in India, and his efforts t...

My POLAR RAMA MAMA Lenses 

Polar Bear Videos -- Polar Bears, Here, There, Everywhere

Get your polar bear fix here with live, cartoon and animated videos showcasing polar bears in all their glory. You'll find funny, serious and educational videos as well. Watch and learn about these magnificent creatures and find out where you can lea...

The Golden Compass - Everything you wanted to know

Here you'll find everything you ever wanted aaobut The Golden Compass -- books and movie. I'll include book and movie reviews, movie previews and trailers, videos, photos, movie posters and links to other informational sites. There will also be orig...

Are You Polar Bear Aware?

Everything about polar bears from Polar Bear ART to ZOOs and everything in-between. There are bear facts and photos; cartoons & jokes; contests & factoids; links to wildlife, endangered species and environmental organizations; lists of great...

Great Polar Bear Movies And Books

Here you'll find books and movies about polar bears: book and movie reviews, movie previews and trailers, videos, photos, movie posters and links to other great polar bear sites. I love polar bears, so I'll watch and read then review and rate each bo...

All Polar Bear Ware, All The Time

Jewelery, bear fetishes, t-shirts, clothing, housewares, bags & totes, paper weights, gift items, and much more -- everything for the polar bear lover. I've handpicked them all for quality, uniqueness and price. You'll find that perfect gift for your...

My Other Bearmeister Lenses 

American Black Bears In All Their Glory

Here you'll get facts, photos, videos of the American Black Bear in all their glory. There are also informational links for organizations who study them, photograph them or fight to save them. But don't let the name fool you, these bears come in bro...

Asiatic Black Bears (aka Himalayan or Moon Bear)

These bears by any name are near and dear to my heart. They are a beautiful bear and I have here facts, photos, videos and links to organizations with more info and groups saving these magnificent bears from harm. Thousands of them live un-BEAR-able...

Giant Pandas - Cute, Adorable and Endangered

Here you'll find information, facts, photos and videos about Giant Pandas. There are also informational links to organizations and sanctuaries who's mission is to save them. You can't look at these pictures and videos without smiling at these adorabl...

BEARS: The 8 Wonders Of The World

There are 8 species of bear world-wide. All are endangered to some degree. Here you'll get facts, photos, videos, and informational links to organizations that are trying to save them. The 8 bear species are: American Black Bear, Asiatic Black Bear,...

Brown Bears (aka Grizzlies and Kodiaks)

Brown Bears, known as Grizzly bears in the Lower 48 states live 20 to 25 years in the wild. in Alaska the bear is known as the Alaskan Brown Bear or Kodiak bear. Here you find facts about their habitat, range, breeding, habits along with photos, vide...

Even More Bearmeister Lenses 

Saving The Dancing Bears Of India

Here, I'll share with you the tragic story of the Dancing Bears of India and the uplifting story of their ongoing rescue. As you read their story, you may wince and want to stop, but please read on. There IS hope for these mistreated Sloth Bears. W...

Sloth Bears - Learn About These Wonderful Bears

Sloth Bears are one of the 8 species of bears worldwide. When I first heard the term Sloth Bear, I immediately thought of Three-toed Sloths. They are not related, however, they were originally classified as "Bear Sloths" because of their Sloth-like c...

Sun Bears (aka Malayan Sun Bears)

Sun Bears or Malayan Sun Bears are the smallest bears in the world. Here I'll share interesting facts, photos, videos and links to bear conservation organizations. As a bear lover, I love this little bear. They are adorable. As with the other bears...

Spectacled Bears (aka Andean Bears)

Spectacled Bears made headlines when Tunk was born in Feb of 2007 during the time Knut, the polar bear cub was gaining fame in Berlin, Germany. Knut overshadowed his cousin in the news but not in the hearts of some bear lovers. I love Spectacled Bea...

Kartick Satyanarayan - Champion of India's Dancing Bears

Co-founder and Director of Wildlife S.O.S. Although Kartick's job titles may sound mundane or safe, in reality, his job is anything but. Here, you'll learn about Kartick Satyanarayan, the "Bear Man" as he's known by some in India, and his efforts t...

More Lenses About Bears 

Geeta Seshamani - Savior of India's Animals

Founder of Friendicoes, SECA (Society for Eradication of Cruelty to Animals), and Co-founder and Guiding Force of Wildlife S.O.S. Geeta Seshamani, an English literature Professor at Gargi Colege in south Delhiand, is passionate about animals. She i...

Teddy Bears Galore

Everybody should have a Teddy Bear. Here are all kinds of wonderful teddy bears along with some interesting facts, history of teddy bears and links for making your own teddy bears, teddy bear clothes and other fun bear stuff. If you're looking for t...

Meet Kartick Satyanarayan aka BEAR MAN 

The story behind the Dancing Bear Rescue

My Save Our Bears (SOB) Group 

My POLAR BEAR Blog: Polar Bear News 

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My Polar Bear Cartoon Blog 

David Booth (the wonderful cartoonist) and I created this blog together. It features cartoons and commentary on polar bears and their friends. Check us out!"

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My Favorite Polar Bear Photos 

My favorite polar bear photos are by ucumari on Flickr. These are just a few. Click ucumari to see her complete polar bear set.

I swear you have to tell them every day!

Masha (a Russian word for bear) had to be euthanized today. He brought me hours ...

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Best viewed large or original! His tongue is sticking out!

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National Wildlife Federation 

Helping To Save Polar Bears And The Environment

When I discovered the problems facing polar bears, I looked for an organization that I could work with to help save them. I found the National Wildlife Federation (NWF). Their mission is to protect wildlife for our children's future, connect people with nature and to confront global warming.

I am proud to be a member of NWF and to support them in their efforts to save Polar Bears and other animals from extinction.

The NWF is helping to lead a nationwide grassroots effort to protect the Arctic Refuge. For more information on this click NWF-Arctic Refuge. Or, for membership information, click NWF Membership.

Polar Bears International 

Saving Polar Bears Through Research And Education

I am so happy to have found Polar Bears International (PBI), a non-profit "dedicated to understanding and communicating all points of view on issues affecting polar bears throughout the world and conservation through research and education."

A few of their programs include: The Conference Classroom, where field scientist teach live classes from the tundra via Web casts; a Leadership Camp for high school students from around the world who travel to Churchill, Manitoba to study; a Polar Bear Camp at Gordon Point near Churchill; and several guest lecturer series. PBI also have the most comprehensive website on polar bears anywhere.

For more information or to join or donate to this wonderful organization, click Polar Bears International.

Show Your Love For Polar Bears 

My Favorite Polar Bear Cartoonist -- David Booth 

My favorite cartoonist and good friend is David Booth. He's one great guy. And, like most artists, he's a tad strange. That's what makes him so much fun. I never know what he or his cartoons will say -- nothing is sacred. He loves polar bears and is doing his part to save them.

David created the Global Warming Mascot that you see here. You can get this cartoon on t-shirts and other stuff at B-Cool Stuff.

He and I have a blog of cartoons with commentary on Polar Bears and their friends. Check it out...

Cartoons.PolarBearNews.com

More bear-ware 

My other Dog and Hamster Lenses 

Rhino the Hamster Eats Danger For Breakfast

Rhino the hamster is set to steal the show away from Bolt (voice of John Travolta). This gutsy animated hamster must be an adrenalin freak. Bolt the dog barely gets his request out and Rhino is there. Ready to rumble! The movie, although it's about...

Bolt the Movie

What does Miley Cyrus aka Hannah Montana and John Travolta have in common? The best computer animated film in 2008, that's what. Bolt is sure to be a block-buster. It has everything: a hero dog, a sassy cat, a spunky hamster, and a girl in distress....

Funny Dog Videos with Bite!

Dogs, pups, and their friends in funny and wacky videos are seen here. You'll discover how much fun dogs can be and what really gets them going. You'll also find funny and cute pictures and other fun things having to do with Man's (and Woman's) best...

Sculptor And Art Lover 

I was hooked on sculpture from the day I set eyes on Michelangelo's work at 9-yrs old. I dreamed of someday working in clay and creating pieces like his.

I spent the first half of my life building a business career in Silicon Valley (California). At age of 48, I retired from business, moved to the Fort Bragg (California), and began taking art classes at the College of the Redwoods. My initial training in sculpture gave me the opportunity to work with a variety of media: wood, stone, wire, wax, bronze, cement and clay. I found that working with clay was my true vocation, turning vision into reality.

Working with clay satisfies some deep tactile sense in me. I've found I do my best work when I can include both additive and subtractive modes, which isn't possible with many other media. I like being able to push and pull, pinch and twist -- to manipulate the clay into whatever shape I want at any time I want.

My sculptures incorporate a variety of finishing techniques -- raku, saggar, horsehair, stains and waxes, underglazes, and low-fire and high-fire glazes. Most of my work is stylized animal figures, including lions, bears and "fu dogs" (Chinese temple lions). I also create other abstract sculpture.

In addition to on-going art classes and almost obsessive research, I am studying under the tutelage of an accomplished local sculptor.

I donate 10% of all sculpture sales to the National Wildlife Federation to help save Polar Bears from extinction. I also donates 10% of all Internet sales to Big Cat Rescue to help big cats at their sanctuary in Florida.

You can see more of my work at Sculptures by Frankie

My ART Lenses 

Lions, Fu Dogs and Bears (OH MY!)

Animals make fascinating subjects for artists. Here you'll find unique sculptures of lions, fu dogs, bears, cats, wolves and other animals. I'll showcase my sculptures plus other artist's creations. I'll also include interesting facts about the ani...

Bear Fetishes - Carvings And Jewelery

I love bears and bear fetishes. As a sculptor and sometime carver, I've particularly drawn to fetishes. Especially bears. Here I'll share my continued research on bear fetishes. I'll introduce you to Zuni and Inuit carvers; the history of fetishes; a...

Bear Art: Beauty And The Beast

Here you'll find Bear Art -- sculptures, photography, paintings, drawings, carvings -- all of Bears in all their glory. Also tips on naming sculptures, using photos as inspirations, and much more. I love bears. I devote so much time and energy into...

Sculpture Video Showcase

As a sculptor, I find viewing sculpture videos inspiring and motivating. Here, I'll showcase sculpture videos that display either beautiful sculptures or the creation of pieces of art. They may be educational, inspiring or just plain creative. I'll a...

My Favorite Sculpture Book 

This is my most favorite animal sculpture book -- EVER. It hasn't made it into my library yet. It sits next to my recliner where I can pick it up and thumb through it at will. And, believe me, I flip through it often.

The art ranges from artful realism to provocative surrealism (including animal-human hybrids) and from humorous to bazaar. And, it features every animal imaginable. In my humble opinion, it is a must for every artist's library.

For more information, click 500 Animals in Clay

My Sketchbook 

David is in Alaska and I'm in California, so we communicate mostly by email. Once when I sent an email complaining that I had been so busy that I hadn't been able to sculpt, he sent me this drawing. He titled it "Smallest-Violin".

And, you can see the "Nobody Knows" in the corner. Man, I just can't get any respect! LOL

Baby Boomer 

My HEALTH and MEDICINE Lenses 

Best Stop Smoking Programs-Toss, Toss, Toss Those Cigarettes

Stop smoking programs can work. Here I'll review several programs that work. You too can quit smoking fast and easy with no side affects like weight gain and irritability. However, not every program works for everybody. You need to find the program t...

LifeCell: How To Lose The Wrinkles And Look Younger

Is LifeCell the best anti-aging skin care cream on the market? Is it really a face-lift in a jar? Will it make you look younger? What about collagen, botox, plastic surgery, laser resurfacing, and other so-called anti-aging remedies? Should they be c...

Long Term Care For People You Love

More than 9 million people over the age of 65 will need long-term-care this year. Here you'll learn all you need to know to plan for your family's LTC needs -- everything from needs assessment, options, implementation and everything in-between. This...

A Favorite Saying 

Lensmaster 

How To Create Your Own Squidoo Lens And CHANGE THE WORLD!

My lenses have been well received on Squidoo: Are You Polar Bear Aware? has been ranked #1; been in the top 100 for over 1 year, received Lens of the Day on 4/20/07and was 2nd Runner Up, Lens of the Year, 2007.

Long Term Care For People You Love has been in the top 100 for for most of the past year and was awarded Lens of the Day on 4/22/08.

Kartick Satyanarayan: Champion of India's Dancing Bears was awarded Lens of the Day 7/14/08 and Honorable Mention in the Superheros contest and made top 100.

Lensmaster 

Squidoo Activist's Animal Charities Headquarters

Squidoo Activist's Animal Charities This group is made up of a group of lensmasters who have created lenses to help save the world's animals. 100% of the Squidoo royalties raised on these lenses are donated to an animal charity. Lenses that wa...

Save Our Bears Headquarters

Save Our Bears is a group of lenses devoted to help change the plight all bear species through awareness and fund raising. All of these lenses show the wonderful nature of bears and many will, at the same time, shine a spotlight on the dangers bears...

How To Squidoo And Change The World

Creating a Squidoo lens can help make a difference in the world or your little corner of it. Would you like to raise awareness and/or money for a good cause? Find a missing child? Tell someone you love them? Get an animal adopted? Show people how to...

How to Create a Contest on Squidoo

Want to learn how to to raise money for your favorite charity or increase your income, or both? Many lensmasters, myself included, use contests to do just that. I'll show you how. I'll give you complete instructions on how to create a contest on Squ...

Web Developer 

Blu-ray DVD Players

Welcome to the lens about Blu-ray DVD technology. I'll review the best Blu-ray DVD players available on the market today. You can also learn Blu-ray basics including what blu-ray is along with answers to other frequently asked questions. You'll find o...

Sony Bravia KDL-32S3000 HDTV

Welcome to my HDTV lens. Here I'll provide HDTV basics and feature one of the most popular HDTVs on the market today - the Sony Bravia KDL-32S3000 HDTV! Get all of the information you need to make a decision about this HDTV theater system. Check it...

Samsung LNT5271F HDTV

In this HDTV lens I'll provide HDTV basics and feature one of the best HDTVs on the market today - the Samsung LNT5271F 52" 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV! I'll include answers to frequently asked questions, a buyer's guide and HDTV comparisons. Check it out...

Sony Bravia XBR KDL-46XBR4 HDTV

Thanks for stopping by my HDTV lens where I detail HDTV basics and feature one of the top-selling HDTVs available today - the Sony Bravia XBR KDL-46XBR4 HDTV! Here I'll cover what high-definition means, share a buyer's guide to HDTV and give a compa...

Toshiba REGZA 32LV67U HDTV

Welcome to my HDTV lens where I give HDTV basics and highlight one of the best HDTVs on the market today - the Toshiba REGZA 32LV67U HDTV! I'll also answer some of the most frequently asked questions and include a buyers guide to HDTV and an HDTV co...

My CafePress Store: Frankie's Ark 

Show Your Love For Polar Bears

10% of all sales are donated to National Wildlife. If you want to see more of this design, click More Bears

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Price: 16.99

Web Developer - more lenses I've created 

Delphi SkyFi2 XM Satellite Radio Receiver Review

The Delphi SkyFi2 XM Satellite Radio Receiver is the most popular satellite receiver and car kit. Here, I'll take a closer look at satellite radio, receivers, and the SkyFi2. I'll also look at the history of radio and include some information on adap...

Panasonic TH-42PZ700U HDTV

Welcome to my HDTV lens where I give HDTV basics and feature one of the most popular HDTVs available today - the Panasonic TH-42PZ700U HDTV! Here I'll cover just what HDTV is; give an HDTV comparison and a buying guide. And for more information abou...

Sharp Aquos LC32D62U HDTV

Welcome to my HDTV lens where I give HDTV basics and highlight one of the best HDTVs available today - the Sharp Aquos LC32D62U HDTV! Want to know what high-definition means. Well, read on. You'll find answers to this and other frequently asked ques...

How you can support Wildlife S.O.S. 

Make a Squidoo page

You too can make a page like this one and have all or a percentage of the Squidoo Royalties go directly to Wildlife S.O.S. to help save the bears.

The lens can be on anything you want. About your cat, your car, whatever you care about. Believe me, you are an expert in something. If you don't think so, put together a lens about something you are learning -- walk us through the steps -- the where, why, when and how of it.

To make a lens now, click

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What else is Bearmeister aka Frankster up to? 

Cat Woman aka Frankster

I'm known as Cat Woman off-line because I share my home with a bunch of cats; I rescue and foster cats; I work with a local animal non-profit; and I sculpt big cats, mostly Lions. Online, I'm known as Cat Woman because of my blog, websites and Squido...

Saving The Dancing Bears Of India

Here, I'll share with you the tragic story of the Dancing Bears of India and the uplifting story of their ongoing rescue. As you read their story, you may wince and want to stop, but please read on. There IS hope for these mistreated Sloth Bears. W...

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