Bear Hug, A Visit With Kenda the Polar Bear
Acrylic on canvas, 16 x 20", Private Collection 
A children's favorite animal at the Ecotarium in Worcester, MA.  Dear Kenda, our favorite polar bear, entertained so many of us each and every visit.  She would perform and swim when we arrived at the viewing window.  Sometimes we would catch her looking directly at us.  Many photos and videos were taken of this precious playful bear.  Kenda was euthanized on June 13, 2011 at the Ecotarium due to kidney disease and we miss her terribly.  I'm so glad we paid as many visits we did to see her!  Kenda was 27 years old.