Description
I have waited a bit to share this piece with you. It is very personal so I was waiting until I felt the time was right and today felt right💗 I painted this bear with a gentle heart for a friend of mine after he ended up in the hospital having experienced an aortic dissection. I don’t know if you know (I didn’t until my friend went through it) but aortic dissections are very serious, not super common, but often fatal. My friend survived, but since it was as serious situation involving major surgery it was a long healing process. I painted this bear with a gentle heart as I meditated/prayed on his healing. As I often do, I used the piece to alleviate my anxiety, hoping it would do the same for him when it was finished.
My friend is a kind, gentle, brawny type with dark hair, he reminds me a bit of a bear. His kindness and patient demeanor is how I always knew he had a strong, gentle heart. He is an artist too, with a colorful personality to match his work. I tried to capture color in the fur and kindness in the eyes🎨
My friend is still experiencing some health stuff so if you want feel free to send a good vibe or prayer his way. I hope you and yours are healthy and feeling the love this weekend🐻💗
©2021 5” x 5” acrylic on canvas panel
