Artist Statement: "Everyone’s favorite furry red monster is encouraging friends to spread kindness through the universal language of laughter. Elmo invites fans to “tickle the ivories” with this colorful fun piano reminiscent of Sesame Street."
"As Creative Director of Character Design, Louis Henry Mitchell directs and oversees all aspects of character art for Sesame Workshop, the non-profit educational organization behind Sesame Street. From designing the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons to directing Sesame Street Muppet photo shoots, Mitchell has been at Sesame Workshop for 16 years."