Jimothy keeps on giving: Amazon and others match winning bid for raccoon art, to benefit food bank

A painting of Jimothy, the viral raccoon, by Seattle artist Ryan Henry Ward. ( @henry_beyond_museums via Instagram) Jimothy isn’t just a viral internet sensation — he’s a cause for good. A painting of the beloved raccoon by Seattle artist Ryan Henry Ward attracted a winning bid of $6,543.21 in an informal Instagram auction this weekend, with all proceeds directed to the Ballard Food Bank .