Hope you'll show us the bear when it's finished. I'd love a bear but I need to complete the tree I am slowly getting done, as and when I can afford it and then 3 months waiting for an appt usually. I was all set to get a bear paw a couple years ago but then someone told me it had connotations of lesbianism in North America

and as I'm not that way inclined I opted to change my mind and went for the tree instead..
My birthday present to myself from a couple weeks ago is another session on Monday coming, first I've managed since December so it's looked a bit odd meantime but nobody sees my legs this time of year anyway

First time I've booked a full (4 hour) session, 2 has been my max til now, but it seems the right time to be adding a few leaves or at least a catkin and some buds perhaps
Anyway, anyone that knows what a wuss I am will know the pain level isn't dire if I am booking 4 hours at a time having experienced 2 more than once..
@SteveHants I'd love to see the tree of life design too
and @mojocafa I love that idea, even if you're kidding, what a buzz