Unexpectedly, I walked into the room after a long stressful day and stopped in my tracks.
My daughter's teddy bear, Eric, was in such a cozy place and seemed to know the secrets to finding peace.
I took a picture so that it could be painted - toys tend to not stay in the same place very long -
and then grabbed a cup of coffee and joined the bear for a while.

The painting was meant to be and poured off the brushes very quickly. It went to competitions,
and was my first painting to win an award in a regional show.

The nicest part of this painting is that it still invokes the moment of peace and tranquility when it's needed the most.

Original: 20x24, acrylic on canvas
For sale: $1,150 - with ornate gold and white frame

2nd Place Winner (Category) 2006 People's Choice Art Competition; Meridian Museum of Art, Meridian MS

13x19 Prints - Lim. Edition $50
4x6 Mini Print - framed $20
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