Original Mixed Media Artwork Pink Panther In Blue Kimono By Rakel Waunberg Appraisal

Original Mixed Media Artwork 'Pink Panther in Blue Kimono' by Rakel Waunberg

This is an original contemporary mixed media painting by artist Rakel Waunberg, measuring 17x13 inches including the frame. The artwork features a playful and stylized depiction of the iconic Pink Panther character seated cross-legged in a meditative pose. The character is dressed in a blue kimono adorned with small white floral patterns, blowing a bubble with pink gum. The background is a vibrant, textured cerulean blue with splatters and drips of white and pink paint, suggesting a modern street-art or pop-art influence. Above the character is a dramatic canopy of cherry blossom branches with bright pink flowers. A unique three-dimensional element is present: a physical faux cherry blossom branch extends outward from the left side of the white frame, breaking the traditional boundary of the canvas. The piece is signed 'RAKEL W.' in the lower right corner. The painting is housed in a simple, white wooden or composite shadow-box style frame. The condition appears excellent with no visible fading, cracking, or damage to the paint surface. The craftsmanship shows a deliberate blend of fine line work on the character and expressive, chaotic brushwork in the environment. This work is representative of 21st-century pop-surrealism, reflecting a fusion of Western animation icons with Japanese cultural aesthetics.