Wee Moosie

AnitaInverarity

Wee Moosie

BRITISH WILDLIFE SERIES

Pen and Ink Drawing inspired by Robert Burns
(the Baird)xxxx

ORIGINAL SOLD 2008

Wee, sleekit, cowrin, tim’rous beastie,
O, what a panic’s in thy breastie!
Thou need na start awa sae hasty
Wi bickering brattle!
I wad be laith to rin an’ chase thee,
Wi’ murdering pattle.

I’m truly sorry man’s dominion
Has broken Nature’s social union,
An’ justifies that ill opinion
Which makes thee startle
At me, thy poor, earth born companion
An’ fellow mortal!

I doubt na, whyles, but thou may thieve;
What then? poor beastie, thou maun live!
A daimen icker in a thrave
‘S a sma’ request;
I’ll get a blessin wi’ the lave,
An’ never miss’t.

Thy wee-bit housie, too, in ruin!
It’s silly wa’s the win’s are strewin!
An’ naething, now, to big a new ane,
O’ foggage green!
An’ bleak December’s win’s ensuin,
Baith snell an’ keen!

Thou saw the fields laid bare an’ waste,
An’ weary winter comin fast,
An’ cozie here, beneath the blast,
Thou thought to dwell,
Till crash! the cruel coulter past
Out thro’ thy cell.

That wee bit heap o’ leaves an’ stibble,
Has cost thee monie a weary nibble!
Now thou’s turned out, for a’ thy trouble,
But house or hald,
To thole the winter’s sleety dribble,
An’ cranreuch cauld.

But Mousie, thou art no thy lane,
In proving foresight may be vain:
The best laid schemes o’ mice an’ men
Gang aft agley,
An’ lea’e us nought but grief an’ pain,
For promis’d joy!

WINNER OF THE “CELEBRATION OF THE BAIRD” Challenge in “THE SCOTS ARE COMING” FEB 2009 (with many thanks) xxxxxxx
FEATURED IN THE SCOTS ARE COMING MARCH 2009 xx

Products at Zazzle including this cute mousemat….....

Wee Moosie belongs to the following groups:

Artists with Disabilities, Colouring-in Book, Ebony and Ivory, Moms 4 Art, The Scots are Coming, Who Needs Color For Beauty? - Black & White Art At Its Best and Wildlife and Pet Paintings Available for sale as

Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints
Wee Moosie by AnitaInverarity
  • AnitaInverarity

    AnitaInverarity

    Will try to post better copy soon- Soz bout the quality folks

  • Matthew Scotland

    Matthew Scotland

    i’m dying to see these BIG, you doodling teaser

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Ha Ha Soz- I buggered up when starting out- not very tech minded- I’ll get IT support to sort it out (i.e. my son)

  • SigneNordin

    SigneNordin

    I love it! Just beautiful!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you kindly xxxxxxxxx

  • Dawnsky2

    Dawnsky2

    fabulous art work,,the detail is incredible :)

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you once again- much appreciated x

  • CateTownsend

    CateTownsend

    wonderful work you do the children must love you

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thnx- I dont get to see the children much in my work any more as a paper pushing manager, but I think they enjoyed my arts n crafts workshops yeah- I can be pretty encouraging I think. Miss that side of things.
    Hugs xx

  • Natsky

    Natsky

    Beautiful image. Hope an owl doesn’t get him. Cheers…

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Hee Hee- I tink he’s safe enough for now xx

  • Gracey

    Gracey

    Amazing detail in your work – love this little mouse :)

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much Gracey xxxxx

  • Belinda "BillyLee" NYE

    Belinda "Billy...

    Very well done.

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you Billy Lee xxxxxx

  • ROUBLE RUST

    ROUBLE RUST

    great work

  • Gilly1

    Gilly1

    I love this-- it is beautiful!!!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you very much :) :) xxxxx

  • Denise Martin

    Denise Martin

    This is wonderful Anita – just love your detail, and the intricacy in your drawings.

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so kindly xxxxxx

  • Susan Kimball

    Susan Kimball

    Oh my gosh, just got lost on your zazzle page-wonderful art!! I would love to see your art in a book-really. Any chance? Susan : )

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much Susan- I believe there are a few sites on line where you can self publish (like LuLu). It is def one of my plans for 2009 (just havent decided on the format yet, either Art Book or Story Book).
    Thanks so much for your encouragement xxxxxxxxx

  • Catherine Howell

    Catherine Howell

    More great work!!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you xxxxx

  • Colleen Milburn

    Colleen Milburn

    I LOVE this, Anita(?) – beautiful artwork – well done, indeed :-)

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much Colleen (Anita it is) :))) x

  • Colleen Milburn

    Colleen Milburn

    You’re very welcome, Anita :-)
    The complexity is amazing.

  • ltassone

    ltassone

    Very interesting

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thanks :)) x

  • Anastasia Zabrodina

    Anastasia Zabr...

    wonderful!!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much :))) xx

  • fullcirclemandalas

    fullcirclemand...

    congrats on making it into the top ten anita:) just gotta say how much I love the title! AND the pic!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you- I just noticed and feel very honoured (its such a talented group). Thank you so much :))))))) xx

  • Lynda Robinson

    Lynda Robinson

    Fantastic new that this made the Top 10 of the Magic of the Evening challenge! Congratulations Anita. It is beautiful work.

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you very much Lynda, I nearly choked on my cornflakes (what an honour) xxxxx

  • shanghaiwu

    shanghaiwu

    Brilliant and CONGRATULATIONS on this wonderful work

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much :))))))) xx

  • Arletta

    Arletta

    Absolutely and disgustingly wonderful! Moosie, eh?

    That reminds me, we used to argue with people because the plural of moose is, according to many, moose. We always called them meese. If the plural of mouse is mice, then it goes to follow that the plural of moose is meese.

    Though, when we say “The moose” as in an abstract discussion of them, they are called “moose” still, just like Man is called Man and not Men. But, when we see several together, we go “Oh, look! Meese!”

    Anyway, I love this!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Oops forgot to press reply (see below) x

  • AnitaInverarity

    AnitaInverarity

    I like Meese, just as I like Meeces hee hee (all makes perfect sense to me)- Thank you xxxx

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    absolutely brilliant work!!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much :))) xx

  • Lynda Robinson

    Lynda Robinson

    Hey Anita – Congratulations on reaching the Top 10 in the Animal Challenge!!! I knew you would! You got my vote!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Ha Thanks sweetie- you were one of mine too. I’m well chuffed, such a high standard of works :))))) xxx

  • Emily Bandru

    Emily Bandru

    Now I must visit the works. I must say, when I read the title in your “top ten” my head went directly to Moose, not Mice. Or Moosie, as you say! DUH!!!!!! Congrats on making the top ten with this lovely little Wee Moosie!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Ha I’ve confused a few with my Scottish dialect heehee- Thank You xxxx

  • Lena Prehn

    Lena Prehn

    beautiful work….

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you xx

  • Mrswillow

    Mrswillow

    Absolutely beautiful art work!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much :))) xx

  • Stephanie Smith

    Stephanie Smith

    Such a sweet image… so peaceful. I love the wealth of pattern and detail!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you, that means sooo much. I am a great admirer of your work xxx

  • Elva

    Elva

    Beautiful work :) such intricate detail and great design.

  • AnitaInverarity

    AnitaInverarity

    Thanks for your lovely comment Elva xxxxxx

  • Arletta

    Arletta

    I recommend this piece. I cut my finger so I’m not typing a bunch of stuff as to why, not tonight, but, I do recommend it and if you go to the I Recommend group, you can submit it! I Recommend

  • betha

    betha

    You have some wonderful art, I love it!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Betha- Thank you very kindly xxxx

  • artyfifi

    artyfifi

    What a gorgeous depiction of a timorous beastie!
    Fabbylush as usual, Anita! : )

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much sweetie xxxxx

  • NordicBlackbird

    NordicBlackbird

    wonderful work and great choice of words, sweet Anita!!! :)))))))))))
    what a grand way to celebrate da baard!!!
    xoxoxoxoxo

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you Nat- I think its my fav Burns poem :)))))))) xxx

  • Brita Lee Miklouho-Maklai

    Brita Lee Mikl...

    Love your Mousie! Beautiful drawing, lovely theme too. The destruction of habitat keeps on. :)

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much Brita xxxx

  • Brandon Myles Osman

    Brandon Myles ...

    WOW amazing I love your stlye

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thanks so much Brandon xx

  • Cheryl McDonald

    Cheryl McDonald

    this is fantastic! Your work is so much fun! I have very much enjoyed your whole portfolio
    thank you!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much Cheryl and ditto :))))))) xxxx

  • liljo

    liljo

    Anita .! ..Lovely soulful mouse…familiar… misunderstood… like most critters!! :))

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you- what a lovely comment :)) xx

  • CiannaRose

    CiannaRose

    Oh Anita, I can’t even begin to say how much I love this! Your work is interesting, intricate, and holds such a sweetness… Delightful! ” )

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you Cianna, what a lovely comment, I’m so happy you like it xxxx

  • MagpieMagic

    MagpieMagic

    Really lovely illustration!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much xxx

  • bhutch7

    bhutch7

    Mouse in the moonlight-what wonderful subjects so skillfully done.

  • Elizabeth Bravo

    Elizabeth Bravo 18 days ago

    Anita, your reception is so wonderful and this one caught my eye. It feels like a scene in a Disney movie…...I can hear the music…...I love that wonderful tail wrapped around the stem!!

  • nishagandhi

    nishagandhi 17 days ago

    amazing!!

  • Bunny Clarke

    Bunny Clarke 14 days ago

    So beautiful and lovely. The perfect poem and image meet. Splendid work.

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