Swan Splash

AnitaInverarity

Swan Splash

BRITISH WILDLIFE SERIES

This is the last of my older works (I think)
Swan Splash was done about 20 years ago
One of my first pen and ink drawings in this
style.
I have done this piece about 5 times for
exhibitions over the years (different sizes and
slightly different details) but this is the original
that only I have. It was a bit beaten up as I used
it as a reference, so its been cleaned up a bit
in PS to make it presentable once more. xx

A New Art Print is Available over on Zazzle- Square Format with dove grey border and text ….............

Swan Splash belongs to the following groups:

Animal Kingdom, Artists with Disabilities, Colouring-in Book, Doodle Do, Ebony and Ivory, Fine Arts, Mature Woman, Moms 4 Art, Solo Exhibition, thick black outlines, 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, Framed Prints and Posters
Swan Splash by AnitaInverarity
  • Carol-Anne Kozik

    Carol-Anne Kozik

    Beautiful work – and what a treasure for you to have the original. Love it, as I do with all your incredible works xxx

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much :)))) xx
    The original is pretty beat up, but it was my first go at “my style” so to speak, so I hang onto it xx

  • Pamela B

    Pamela B

    So fantastic Anita!! A definate favorite for me!!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much Pamela, glad you like it xx

  • stephaniek

    stephaniek

    You have been talented a very long time my friend!!!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Haha- Thank you sweetie, time does fly when your having fun (and bits start falling off) x

  • Lynette K.

    Lynette K.

    This is beautiful Anita. Your swan is gorgious…and all the little animals and such working into the detail of the back ground…wow. Nice work.

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much Lynette xxxxx

  • artbyakiko

    artbyakiko

    What a wonderful work filled with many little creatures!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thx so much for your lovely comment and finding all the critters xxxxx

  • mistertrooth

    mistertrooth

    20 years ago! Wow – i don’t think i have anything from back then, to my regret. Beautiful drawing.

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thx so much- I threw out tonnes of course (why do we do that !) but this I somehow held onto. Glad you like it xx

  • LindaMcCarthy

    LindaMcCarthy

    I love this! So beautiful, Anita. Excellent work!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you Linda xx

  • ROUBLE RUST

    ROUBLE RUST

    Such a beautiful work!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you once more :)))))) x

  • Donna Huntriss

    Donna Huntriss

    What a lovely image!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much :)) xx

  • Sensiworld

    Sensiworld

    Wonderful !

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you Sylvia xxxxxx

  • dimsim

    dimsim

    wow! stunning!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

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

  • oksancia

    oksancia

    So beautiful!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you :))))) xx

  • Krys Bailey

    Krys Bailey

    It may be an old drawing Anita, but your unique style still shines through! Lovely detail, and as always, those little critters hidden in the background! ;o)))

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much Krys xxxxx

  • Karin Taylor

    Karin Taylorcommunity helper

    absolutely wonderful work Anita ;)

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you Karin :)))))) xx

  • Vestque

    Vestque

    gasp Just beautiful! Absolutely lovely!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you very much :D :D x

  • udonchow

    udonchow

    Oh my!! I love the details of this! I love the grace of the swan and the little animals in hiding are so cute! :D

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much Ellen for noticing all the little critters :) :) xxxxxx

  • Hal Smith

    Hal Smith

    this is so lovely with such lovely detail

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much Hal xx

  • Theresa Bayer

    Theresa Bayer

    Beautiful! Love the contrast in line between the water and the reeds, it reallys sets off the swan.

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Tank you so much for your wonderful comment Theresa xx

  • dnlddean

    dnlddean

    just joyfull love all the little details you see the swan then start to notice all the other little creatures like one of those puzles where you have to spot the difference

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you for noticing all the wee critters Don x

  • Tracey-Anne Pryke

    Tracey-Anne Pryke

    fabuolous work love all the little creatures hiding in the grasses

  • AnitaInverarity replied

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

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    fabulous work … I love swans . .

  • AnitaInverarity replied

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

  • SigneNordin

    SigneNordin

    This is so good! And I love the cats peeking through the leaves!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much dear friend xx

  • Phil Eckert

    Phil Eckert

    lovely work

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much Phil xx

  • Bloodnok

    Bloodnok

    Adorable!!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you :)))))) xx

  • Ann Easterling

    Ann Easterling

    i love it Anita!! it reminds me of the swan princess! something i would like to do for maddie’s room. (fairytales) gorgeous!!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much Ann- I love fairy tales and enchanting stories too. I am sure you will read lots of these to Maddie :)))))))) xx

  • Rachel Aponte

    Rachel Aponte

    it is very beautiful. I love the background. the line work is just so perfect! i wnat to see this in a book!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much Rachel xxx

  • Kate Eller

    Kate Eller

    What a captivating work of art. Wonderful pen and ink.

  • AnitaInverarity replied

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

  • Secretwomen

    Secretwomen

    This is stunning.

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you- wow- I really appreaciate your comment xxxxxx

  • Ellen

    Ellen

    This is really beautiful done…..Excellent!!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

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

  • Arletta

    Arletta

    Wow! That’s ridiculously beautiful!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Wow Thanks so much for your wonderful comment. Huggies xx

  • emizael

    emizael

    Amazing!
    Beautiful art!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much :D :D xx

  • Crystal Zacharias

    Crystal Zacharias

    very neat drawing. would make for an interesting addition to a coloring book for children

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you Crystal xxxxxx

  • Louise Parton

    Louise Parton

    gorgeous anita x

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you Louise xxxxx

  • Katewah

    Katewah

    Beautiful. This reminds me of the original Swan Princess.

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you, what a wondrful comment xx

  • John Edwards

    John Edwards

    Superb!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you John and for the fav too :))) xxxx

  • mrana

    mrana

    Wow. Brilliant. Love all that detail!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much xx

  • Stephen Thomas

    Stephen Thomas

    Great drawing!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much Stephen x

  • captphrank

    captphrank

    These are Wonderful.. Very nice work. Should be in a classic book as the illustrations. Very nice…capt.

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much for your lovely comment Capt. Greetings to you xx

  • Ann Garrett

    Ann Garrett

    Such detailed work, beautiful

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much Ann. Many Greetings and love to you this Christmas xxxxx

  • Rosina Lamberti

    Rosina Lamberti

    stunning!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much Rosina for your lovely comment xxx

  • AnnaKirsten

    AnnaKirsten

    Wonderful artwork and so much to see within!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you very much Anna- I look forward to seeing more of your magical fractal landscapes x

  • Lori Peters

    Lori Peters

    I am so glad we got to see this. It is beautiful work.

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much Lori xx

  • Elizabeth Bravo

    Elizabeth Bravo

    Just amazing!!. So much detail. You really do a fantastic job!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you, what a lovely compliment xx

  • georgiegirl

    georgiegirl

    love it love it love it!!!! Totally awesome work too :D

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you GG :D :D xxxxxxx

  • Cheryl DeLong

    Cheryl DeLong

    WOW redbubble needs to make an adult coloring book :) Nice work Anita

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you most kindly Cheryl xx

  • FAIRIEWOMAN1

    FAIRIEWOMAN1

    You are so talented with these line drawings, this one is also beautifully rendered. I suspect you were an artist during the Art Nouveau years.

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you ooooo that is a lovely thought Helena :)))))) xx

  • Anthony Vella

    Anthony Vella

    Exceptional work Anita….so much to look for and find in your Art. Birds, bees, butterflies, ladybirds,dragonflies, frogs, cats etc. etc. I really enjoy going through and appreciate every part of them. You’re a great artist my friend. Well done and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you for taking time to spot all the detail and little critters, I really appreciate that and your lovely comment.
    Have a great one Anthony, look forward to seeing more of your great work in 2009 x

  • Romo

    Romo

    Your work is awesome:)

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Aw thank you most kindly and ditto babe x

  • LindaMcCarthy

    LindaMcCarthy

    How wonderful! I love this! Incredibly detail in all of your excellent work.

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you :))))))) xxxx

  • Catherine Howell

    Catherine Howell

    I love pen and ink and I absolutely LOVE your work!!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much Catherine- I am glad I discovered your gallery, you have a lovely inking style and I really like your trees xxxxx

  • NordicBlackbird

    NordicBlackbird

    oh, wow – takes me straight to Lord of The Reedy River!!! :))))))))
    [KT version, lolll!]
    xoxoxoxo

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Oh I dont know what that is, but thank you all the same (it sounds good) :))))))))) xx

  • NordicBlackbird

    NordicBlackbird

    oh, Kate did a cover of Donovan’s song, Lord of The Reedy River… it’s magic – go find it on youtube!!! your work epitomises it so weel!!!
    xoxoxoxoxo

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Oh thank you- I will do that- must have passed me by that one (I like Donovan too) xx

  • van049

    van049

    This is fantastic and magical; I love it and it is an “instant favorite!!”xx

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you for your lovely comment :))))) xx

  • linda858100

    linda858100

    LOVELY

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thanks so much Linda xxxxxx

  • Leena Hedman

    Leena Hedman

    Delicate and whimsical image, fantastic detail and composition! Love it! xxx

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you dear Leena xxxxxx

  • Liesl Yvette Wilson

    Liesl Yvette W...

    Fabulous! How long do you work on a piece? god, i hate it when someone asks me that!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Hi Liesl- usually I dont take note (I should really) because I pick up work when I’ve got a spare half an hour or so. This is A5 (so maybe 4-5 hours in all- I would think) xx

  • richiedean

    richiedean

    My girls would have loved a book of your work to colour in when they were young …..... superb work Anita …. :))

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you Ritchie :)))))))) xxx

  • digitalmidge

    digitalmidge

    This is amazing Anita…love it ;-)

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thak you so much Zoe :)))) xxxx

  • Ming Myaskovsky

    Ming Myaskovsky

    Anita- this is just incredible!!!! :)))))))) xxxxooooo Ming

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you Ming :)))) x
    And for your bubblemail- 5 hours of hair and dressing were worth the end result tho (well done to your mum too) xxxxxx

  • Shadowdreamer

    Shadowdreamer

    Lovely work

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you :))) xx

  • BLYTHART

    BLYTHART

    In 1969 I was chased by an angry swan I’d been trying to photograph … I never forgot the experience … whooo … it was scary :)

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    They are huge- I’ve hand fed the ones down at Southport on Sea under the pier and it was a bit unerving :)) xxx

  • Barbara Glatzeder

    Barbara Glatzeder

    As does everyone else, I love this one … I keep coming back to it to see if I can spot some more of the beasties in the reeds ;-) ... but you’re right, why do we throw away tons & tons of old stuff? My sis actually saved some, had them framed to hang up in her B&B. If she hadn’t scanned them for me, they’s all be gone ..! Really glad you kept this.

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you- I know its maddening when I think what I’ve thrown away. I am so glad your creature drawings are still here for us to enjoy xxxx

  • Harald Gick

    Harald Gick

    Wonderful work!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you :)))))))))) xx

  • quigonjim

    quigonjim

    This is really nice, takes me back to a copy of aesop’s fables I had illustrated by Arthur Rackham. Great work Anita : )

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    What a beautiful comment- I love Arthur Rackham- Thank you so much xxxxxx

  • macabrecat

    macabrecat

    This is so cute!! I love all the little animals poking through the grass, how sweet!! :D xx

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much and for the fav too :)))))) xxx

  • Monica Engeler

    Monica Engeler

    Beautiful work. Your pen and ink drawings are wonderful.

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much :)))) xx

  • shaneran

    shaneran

    WOW ! such detail.. love seeing all the images in the grasses. fantastic !

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much and for the favs- Hugs xoxox

  • mimi yoon

    mimi yoon

    anita, there’s so much in each of your work… great great story i read in each piece… : )

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much dear Mimi- I really appreciate that you would take the time to do that :)))))) Huggies xxxxxx

  • Denise Martin

    Denise Martin

    Beautiful Anita – all that detail in the backgrounds is so impressive!!!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much for looking at the details Denise Huggies xxxx

  • Ming Myaskovsky

    Ming Myaskovsky

    My goodness, Anita, you really do inspired me. Bravo!!!!!!!!!!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you and you inspire me always :)))))) xx

  • Susan Kimball

    Susan Kimball

    Just awesome!! xxx

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you soooo much and for the fav too x

  • J-C Saint-Pô

    J-C Saint-Pô

    i love this!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much :)) xxx

  • Cindy Olivier

    Cindy Olivier

    stunning

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much Cindy for your great comment xxxxx

  • Shanina Conway

    Shanina Conway

    ...and the swan, it looks like it could have been a bookplate…magical work Anita;)

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    It was initially done for a book design project many moons ago- Thank you so much :))) xxxxxx

  • oddoutlet

    oddoutlet

    love all the little critters in the background! you must have a great imagination to come up with such awesome creations! you’re very very talanted! This would be fun to colour in as well : P

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you- what a wonderful comment xxxx

  • shanemcgowan

    shanemcgowan

    Oh, it so sweet drawing :-))! And you catch them so good sweetheart !
    they are so sweet!
    Soooooooooooooo cute :)

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Shane- Thank you for your wonderful comment sweetie- Hugs xx

  • NicoleH

    NicoleH

    So beautiful! You work such magic with your pen! :)

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much Nicole :)))) xx

  • DonnaMoore

    DonnaMoore

    What a wonderful piece…I find myself staring at it so that I can find all the critters that are hidden in the art work. How fun and very creative. What a delightful drawing. Thank you for sharing.

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Donna- Thank you so your lovely lovely commment- hugs xx

  • linskudd

    linskudd

    Amazing. I love all the little creatures hiding in the rushes.

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much Lin xxxxxxx

  • Tahnja

    Tahnja

    You really are astonishing. Brilliant work. I love the flow in this one Anita, it has such grace and movement

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you dear Tahnja- I was young and more “flowing” when I drew it hee hee xxx

  • Tahnja

    Tahnja

    None of us re getting any younger lol!!!!!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    :D xxx

  • Stephanie Smith

    Stephanie Smith

    Another great piece, Anita! I can see why you redrew it so many times, all the details in the background look so fun!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much Stephanie xxx

  • shaneran

    shaneran

    I already commented on this before , but my daughter loves the swan princess and has just watched it and so brought it to mind. This goes perfect with that story

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Aw thank you :))))))) I love a good fairy story too xx

  • DApixara

    DApixara

    you create really beautiful work!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you- what a lovely comment !! xxxxx

  • wildlife-appeal

    wildlife-appeal

    beautiful work

  • Robert Elliott

    Robert Elliott

    Ops, forgot where i was logged on too, last comment was from me, lol

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Awww Thank you Robert. I see the appeal is keeping you busy (thats great news) 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

  • BubbleDoll

    BubbleDoll

    beautiful!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Awwww Thanks so much sweetie xxxxxx

  • riverotter

    riverotter

    GORGEOUS!!!!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    AW Thank you sweet Ems xxxx

  • Adi Nugroho

    Adi Nugroho

    beautiful artwork :-)

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much Adi xxx

  • macro magnon

    macro magnon

    Magnificent work !!!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you sooooo much xxxxxx

  • Lisa Roberts

    Lisa Roberts

    Fantastic work Anita – love your work!
    Lisa x

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much Lisa xxxxxx

  • ninamarie

    ninamarie

    Beautiful.. so much detail!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Aw thank you xxxxx

  • valzart

    valzart

    Aww beautiful work sweetheART ;} happy hippy hugglez

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you dear Val- Huggies to you xxxxxxx

  • retrocharm

    retrocharm

    Just magical, glorious!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you sweetie. I’m really enjoying your work xoxox

  • Martina Fagan

    Martina Fagan

    brilliant :)

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you :))))) xx

  • EdgeOfReality

    EdgeOfReality

    Beautifully detailed…Lovely work.

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much xxxxx I have been enjoying your gallery, some very great works :))

  • Jan Piller

    Jan Piller

    How incredibly beautiful!! The details are amazing I could stare at it for hours!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much Jan xxx

  • whalegeek

    whalegeek

    Beautiful. This reminds me of storybooks when I was a little girl. Thank you for sharing.

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much :))) xx

  • Sarah ORourke

    Sarah ORourke

    This is just stunning! Talk about detailed… i love all the little hidden things!
    X

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank youuuuuuuu Sarah hon xx

  • shantitees

    shantitees

    Don’t know how i missed this one before, it’s wonderful!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Aw Thank you very kindly and hugs xx

  • Colleen Battistoni

    Colleen Battis...

    Excellent work! Please consider joining us in the new group
    Animal Fantasy & Whimsy

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much Colleen. The group sounds amazing !!! I’m off to join right now xxx

  • ciriva

    ciriva

    Lovely work!

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