Yoshi!
Who better to help you pour out your happiness in painting form? Look at him! He's so cute and cuddly. Aww!
Anyway, the plushie look was something that I felt was appropriate, given the theme. Still, no one could have predicted such hysteria-inducing levels of cuteness! Look at him!
Still, the background was something of a handful. I tried an elaborate one, based on the games, but it made the picture too busy. This simple one gives the adorable dinosaur all the attention he deserves!