Don’t we all need the light! ‘Bear the light’ symbolises hope and resilience, responsibility, inner strength and courage, introspection and healing,…

A little-known Dartford Icon, Sir Peter Blake’s pop art is synonymous with the vibrant creativity of the 60’s and 70’s. My…

Solar Bear is about star constellations and dreams. I’ve included my childhood night blanket in the form of the scarf ,…

A quiet spot of fishing, floating on the waves. With the sun at yourback. Who knows what you’ll find out the…

The Character Bear was painted in a painterly style by Scott Cooper inspired by the book; We’re Going on a Bear…

This friendly bear, in bright blues, pinks and yellows, loves nothing more than exploring the local area. This design features some…

This huge brown bear, fur matted with golden streaks of honey, is stumbling clumsily away from a wrecked beehive still stuck…

“She’s a Rainbow” bursts with psychedelic colour, celebrating the courage to be bold and to follow one’s own path in a…

This design is inspired by Healing. The positive energy that being outside can give. Be it in a waterfall, walking in…

Bamboo by Jina Gelder imagines the bear as a beautiful panda. Jina hopes to remind us of the urgent need to…

Inspired by the bear’s sculpture form, I wanted to create a design that celebrates the beauty and freedom of the natural…

He’s Such a Sweety! This happy bear bursts with colour and cheer, every curve glows with glossy sweets in popping-bright shades,…

“For Tu” captures snippets of the book ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’ which explores themes of challenge and overcoming hurdles,…

This design has been inspired by the intricate art forms of tribal andmandala art, representing heritage, healing and spirituality. The bear…

Blueprint reflects the idea of home as a thoughtful creation. Its design echoes architectural plans and the foundations of everyday life.…

Stephen is a Dartford based artist. Nature plays a large part in his work, often inspired by local landscapes. He likes…

My design draws inspiration from my usual art medium of traditional linocut. It blends bold contrasts and pattern to create a…

Ken Francis was a truly unforgettable colleague who spent 25 years at Bluewater bringing joy to everyone around him. A magician…

Do you know what a bear’s favourite food is? No not honey (even thoughthey do like it very much). It’s the…

As a kid I used to love the old black and white swashbuckling adventure movies set on the high seas. I…

Sandra Russell had the idea to create It’s a Bear’s Life by wanting to show severaldifferent places where bears could roam…

Dartford-born illustrator, Becky Shepperson, was chosen to create ellenor’s Memory Bear for the charity’s We’re Going on a Bear Hunt art…

‘Teddy Bears Picnic’ was inspired by strawberry themed things I’ve collected that brighten my day. I’ve always been drawn to them…

“Echoes of Dartford” is the Dartford Heritage Bear with the town’s stories preserved in honeycomb cells. This design combines the structure…

Inspired by graffiti, this vibrant bear explodes with colour, creativity and freedom. It celebrates individuality and the courage to live boldly…

Find and Feel the Forest’ is inspired by the rich woodlands of Kent, a celebration of native trees, leaves, and the…

Painted using acrylic paint, Lumina Bear will shine as a beacon celebrating Dartford’s vibrant community. Inspired by the beauty ofstained-glass windows,…

As the trail will be held over summer, I began to think about what we associate with summer, especially my children,…

Crafted with the utmost care and attention to detail, the life-size bear mirror sculpture is about reflection. The mirror tiles covering…

My design is a celebration of colour inspired by native wildflowers found in the Dartford area including wood anemones, ragged robin…