5″x7″ acrylic, 2010. This panda portrait was commissioned by very thoughtful friend Angie for Louise’s 40th birthday. And yes, that is a hospital band around his wrist! When Louise’s panda lost an eye and began to come apart at the seams he was sent off to a “teddy bear hospital.” He is surely deserving of such care, as this toy has been a source of comfort to Louise throughout a childhood that was rather frought with illness. As a newly-forty-year-old myself, I was extra pleased to support this commemorative gesture!