The Elf and the Dormouse

wonderful work Anita. Technique is wonderful. Shading is great.
I wondered whether you’ve ever considered adding colour to any of your black line works using photoshop? It would be intriguing to see one coloured.
good luck with your latest work… I hope your inspired by something wonderful. I love that feeling of inspiration… it’s just so powerful isn’t it.
Pip :) xo

Oh Anita – this is just gorgeous!!!! You are one very talented lady, and I hope you find your inspiration soon….... I know that void one feels when wanting to create something, but not knowing what…..
It will come as soon as you stop trying!!!
Luv – Carol xxxx

see now this is what i mean this has not shown up on my page allso i had to visit your site as i was trying to view another of your recently uploaded works and it just kept saying it couldnt find the image anyhow this is really great i love it beautiful colours an i can really see it in a book but allso as a framned print in a kiddys bedroom lovely do more

Magical work once again. (This didn’t show in my feeds)

i LOVE IT !

I love this, maybe it is a gremlin and not an elf. wonderful art from a very talented artist

Everything going on here is priceless….perfect.

Great !!

Can I say Adorable. Of course I can… :) Love the dormouse. Evil little elf stole his shelter. Pesky little things. Love the colouring/shades in this.

I forgot to mention this, this piece did not show up in my feed but “Rapunzel” did…which is no longer in you gallery…?

Ah, ok. I was interested in seeing it from the thumbnail…so cannot wait to see it then. :) I have been having a bit o trouble with upload. I uploaded a piece last night and it didn’t show in my gallery for quite a few minutes… fun times. :)

SOOOOOOOOooo enchanting !!!!!!!! Fabulous work my friend! xxxxx

Ooooooohhhhh, this is WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!

oh its really fabulous Anita,,well done :)x

Didn’t show in my feeds either – thanks for the link, it’s a dream :-)

Aww I love this super little piece of artwork…..nicely done.

This may be your best work I think, though it would be too hard to select just one! What can I say… fantastic!
Zombie

Your work is so much fun! The diversity is very impresive, congratulations.

how very sweet this is. love the colors.

beautifu.I love the dormouse. :-)

i think the word is “enchanting”...what a wonderful piece of art…beautiful job!!! oxoxo :)

oooh, absolutely adorable Anita, brilliant brilliant brilliant artwork!!!
you amaze me with your talent! xxxxx

Awwww bless! Love this image! My children will have art like this in their bedrooms when I have them lol! :) x

Congrats on the feature!! Well deserved! Go dig out the rest :-)) xxxx

I love this, Anita! Unusual and delightful to see a colour artwork from you! Such a cute and wonderful story this tells! Really excepetional! ;o)

FANTASTIC! I am in awe of your work and talent Anita!! :)))))

Anita, This is so cute! I love it:)

Really great image. The detail and color are just wonderful. That elf is great.

O.K. Anita, you’re full of surprises, this is so fresh as of today’s art work in childrens stories.
I’m glad you’ve decided to share it with us, thank you!!!! :)))))) Mingei

Rouble I was wondering, do you have all lot of old-amazing art hidden from us? The first thing I said to Zombie when I saw it was “This will be in the next buy”. It’s wonderful Anita – gorgeous work.

this is wonderful anita – so proffesional and complete an image too for one so funky and fun – love it

This is absolutely lovely!

I RECOMEND this wonderful painting for the I recommend group.

This is one of the best works you have my sweet Anita, the colours, the details and the whole image are gorgeous. I really want to see you giving more space making more coloured works, you really have it. All your coloured pieces are fantastic, so unique and so magical as your ink works are.

it’s in the next bubble-shopping.

You know what to do hah? (’’,) Rouble

Rouble you have made my day again with your kindness- see what would I do without you !!
I will gladly put it in and clog up this poor group once more hehe !
Much Love and Hugs dear friend xxxx

Wow, this is just great. Love the detail and it’s just so innocent. Lovely work :P

this is what im talking about with bubble its only jut now shown up on my site as new work and i commented on 5 days ago

Oh this is too lovely for words! Beautiful imagery and beautifully done.

So nicely done Anita

adorable

Oh Anita, this is so adorable! You are very, very talented!

ohhh You’re so sweet!
Enjoy it!

Gorgeous work Anita :o)
As always hehe xXxOoO

Anita, this is fantastic!! I love the expression of the mouse. How big is the original?

love this, excellent depliction

fantastic stuff

Just beautiful….........

So whimsical! I think you really would do well illustrating classics!! :D

impressive…really melancoly in your beautiful images…
I love your style and characters

oh WOWOWOW!!! That is mega, sweet Anita!!! :)))))))
xoxoxoxoxo

I love this one! The colors are great; it has such a nice “rainy” feel!

Wow, I love the way you work.

This is awesome Anita, I wish I had your illustrating talent! The big mouse is really cute..I love mice..;-)

I love all your work !! it is like looking through a storybook !! You are so talented and I love all your drawings !

wow fantastic, really like this :D x

Oh! This is adorable!

This, for me, has an early 20th century feel to it which I really admire.

Thank you for you for your comment on Red. It is very much appreciated coming from a lady such as yourself with enormous talent. You have a wonderful imagination and this is no exception, I shall visit again.

Very pretty and well done

This is very enchanting,,,,,,,,,,,one of my favorites….........

yes/RUST is right

brilliant colour and detail/bursting with talent

beautiful work

this is just amazing!!!!!

How WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!

Lovely work!

OMG! This is sooooo cute! I love it!

And you had this hiding away from us? Its just totally gorgeous!! I love all your work, every little bit :D

Oh my, I so enjoyed your portfolio, your work is amazing! Do oyu draw doe childrens book writers? You should, unless you write yourself :) Most of your photos have a story within them.. WOW, well done!

just stunning xx

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

how long has this been here?
its gorgeous anita!
Love it love it love it!
aww…it just makes your heart melt :)
brilliantly done!

Wow! you are very good!!

wonderfully enchanting work
brilliant
:))

Gorgeous Anita, such fine work.

OMGosh your art is fantastic!

Hi Anita, just had a minute and thought I would browse some of your work – you are so creative and the detail is incredible. This is one of my favourites, but all your work is gorgeous! I’m a fan, Karen x

I’ve just emailed a link to ten of my friends to show them this. I know I have already commented on it, but I keep returning to it.

Sorry for taking up so much space, but here is that poem you spoke of:

Oliver Herford. 1863–

The Elf and the Dormouse

UNDER a toadstool crept a wee Elf,
Out of the rain to shelter himself.

Under the toadstool, sound asleep,
Sat a big Dormouse all in a heap.

Trembled the wee Elf, frightened and yet 5
Fearing to fly away lest he get wet.

To the next shelter—maybe a mile!
Sudden the wee Elf smiled a wee smile.

Tugged till the toadstool toppled in two.
Holding it over him, gaily he flew. 10

Soon he was safe home, dry as could be.
Soon woke the Dormouse—”Good gracious me!

“Where is my toadstool?” loud he lamented.
—And that’s how umbrellas first were invented.

Source

Yes Yes Yes !!!! Thank you so much- I’ve been looking for that everywhere Mwah Mwah !!
I will add it to my description box. Thank you for promoting this work, that is so kind of you.
You’re a staaaaaaaaaaaaar xxxxxx

on my this is adorable .. awesome as always !!! xx

3/31/09

Wonderful!!!! congratulations on the feature!

Yahoo – we are both featured today in Inspired Art - congrats. I knew this was a winner the minute I saw it … you are becoming one of my art heroines, although to be politically correct maybe that should read, “heroes” ... :)

You have great talent, some are like tarot cards, good luck & good health regards…Andy.

So very lovely & so cute & sweet. Best Of Luck in the challenge Anita, :O))))))))

Lovely artwork! Congratulations on your feature!

stunning gorgeous delicate beautiful wonderful:) congrats on your feature!

Congratulations on the feature!!! This is my all time fave of yours hon!!!! Excellence oxo

aww… I love this!! :)

wonderful artwork

wow .. this is a beautiful piece of artwork

cute….....anita

I just love your work it is so much fun! Welcome to the coloured pencil group!

How did I miss this visual treat…just brilliant Antia and happy drawing day;)

Nice :)--—-To get that real soft edge look of the nineteenth century, the girls I sat next to where I worked in the seventies used to soak their watercolor paper in the bath tub overnight to get the sizing out. They built up glazes with a light touch [many, many], I never did this technique, to heavy handed and no patience. :-D---used Windsor and Newton

God you are so talented!!! if you ever do a ballerina, or a princess fairytale kingdom let me know, i want to put one in maddie’s room!!! xoxox!

Wonderful

Great work…Congratulations

aaaah! sweet!

very beautiful work!

I love this.

Excellent. You know what – I think I should just go through and fave all your work. ;o))

Delightful work Anita! You are an amazing artist!! :o)

I followed your link from your Zazzle store. Simply beautiful!

fantastic illustrations you have, theyre so magical!

This is just beautiful Anita. I love the poem too!

This is really great Anita

This is so beautiful Anita.

Congratulations on your feature…
Animal Fantasy & Whimsy

Fascinatingly beautiful. Splendid creation and work. I love all the details int his.

very cute

What a beautiful piece of work !!

fabulous imaginative piece of art,, peace and love linmarie

Fantastic i love it!!!

Congratulations!! YOUR GREAT WORK has been voted into the TOP TEN in the Fantastic Primitive Art CHALLENGE!

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Hey, Ms Anita I see you have two features at once on the group I Recommend Very cool! And, I totally concur.

This one is so frigging adorable!

This piece is just wonderful to the extreme I love you feeling of magic about it.
Beautiful and magical.
Ken

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Anita, Congratulations on this work, which is featured in your Solo Exhibition,
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Really beautiful work Anita! I love the poem too…your work complements it so wonderfully :))

WOW!! You are so talented:-)

This is so adorable, Ani! This is the first coloured work I’ve seen from you, and it’s totally beautiful, the colors, the technique, the feeling ♥ ♥ ♥