Wisdom

AnitaInverarity

Wisdom

BEAUTIFUL ASIA

Pen and Ink

Based on a photo reference of the wonderful and talented Ming Myaskovsky
Not a great likeness this time, but thank you so much for the inspiration and permission to use your photos.

The Rat is a Symbol of Wisdom
The Rat (鼠) is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar, the Year of the Rat is associated with the earthly branch symbol 子. In some parts of the world, a year associated with this animal 鼠 is referred to as Year of the Mouse because the word may be translated to “rat”, “mouse”, or more broadly, “rodent”.

Intelligent
Dextorous
Charming
Resourceful
Friendly

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Wisdom by AnitaInverarity
  • Kestrelle

    Kestrelle

    it’s another beautiful image :)

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you Kestrelle xxx

  • frogster

    frogster

    Great work Anita

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much Larry xx

  • Catherine Howell

    Catherine Howell

    wonderful work, Anita!!!!!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you dear Catherine xx

  • stephaniek

    stephaniek

    Awesome job…...........love the rat!! LOL.

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you honey pie xx

  • JKKimball

    JKKimball

    Fantastic Anita!!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you JK xx

  • Keith Reesor

    Keith Reesor

    Incredible Anita!! :)

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you Keith xx

  • Lenora Brown

    Lenora Brown

    Don’t like rats no matter the symbolic meaning; however, the unmistakeable gift cannot be denied. Beautiful!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you sweet Lenora- I used to have a pet rat, which changed my mind forever, they are so cuddly (lol I can see you shiver) xxxx

  • Poisonlolly

    Poisonlolly

    Great work! well done!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you Lolly xxx

  • Sarah ORourke

    Sarah ORourke

    Beautifully done! Those tiny flowers are so effective!!!
    Heehee the ones stretching outside the circle remind me a little of powercords!
    Xxx

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much- hee hee- I can see that now you say :)))) Must be my Phil’s influence, he has wires all over the place xxx

  • Mark Ramstead

    Mark Ramstead

    I love this, and Ming is a beautiful model…

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much Mark, I hoped to get her softer, more pretty- she’s a very lovely muse xxx

  • ZOMBIE RUST

    ZOMBIE RUST

    Great as always!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you dear Zombie xxx

  • Anni Morris

    Anni Morris

    Great expression and detail my friend ~ hugs Anni :) xxx

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much Anni :))) I’d like to say how delighted I am with my Bella Kitty- I’m looking for a powder blue frame for her and hopefully get a BB up soon (thank youuuuuuuu xxxxx)

  • Barbara Glatzeder

    Barbara Glatzeder

    not a great likeness haa haa. I recognized her immediately :-))) lovely, those flowers are delightful and you know I love the hair xxx

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much sweetie- I would have preferred to get her softer, more vulnerable looking- but its growing on me now xxx

  • Krys Bailey

    Krys Bailey

    Fantastic artwork, Anita and I love the rodent on her shoulder! Reminds me of the days when I kept ratties….. ;o)

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you. Oh my me too :)))) Many moons ago I had a white rattie (Jefferson) who would sit on my shoulder whilst I did the dishes (i swear he’d help me dry if he could lol) xx

  • Pip Gerard

    Pip Gerard

    so much depth in her face and eyes. and I love the way the rat is incorporated in the shoulder. another gorgeous illustration. ♥

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much dear Pip xxx

  • Arletta

    Arletta

    Very cool!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you dear Arletta xxx

  • linskudd

    linskudd

    Great work. Love all the little details.

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much Lin xxx

  • doreen01

    doreen01

    Superb…as always Anita!
    Fabulous in compositional scheme and details!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so muc dear Doreen xxx

  • Ming Myaskovsky

    Ming Myaskovsky

    Dear Anita,
    Just a little thank you note for the beautiful portrait you did. I would like to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt thanks of my portrait. You captured the very essence of my spirit! I was quite overwhelmed! I couldn’t believe just how amazing at the result you produced; you really have done a marvelous job. The more I look at it the more I like it. Your kindness is appreciated. Once again, like so many times before, your generosity astounds. Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us and for going above and beyond. I am deeply honored !!!! :D

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Awww Ming, your words make me very happy, I almost have a little tear :)))
    I was so nervous about posting, I wanted you softer, more pretty and thought this a little intense. It is growing on me too, the more I look.
    Thank you for allowing me to draw you, you are a most wonderful muse xxxx

  • Lynette K.

    Lynette K.

    Love it! Superb hon, really. And you can tell it is Ming. Loving that rat! I had one as a pet when I was little. I like your girls with long hair…so beautiful.

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much hon :))) I had a pet rattie too, I would have them again, if it weren’t for my kitties (lovely little critters) xxx

  • LoneAngel

    LoneAngel

    excellent artwork

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you dear Angel so much xxx

  • Bunny Clarke

    Bunny Clarke

    Gorgeous portrait and work. Superb design and composition.

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much :)))) xx

  • Alexandra Felgate

    Alexandra Felgate

    Fantastic Anita, and I think there is some of Ming in this too xxx

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much sweetie xx

  • ROUBLE RUST

    ROUBLE RUST

    Stunning hon. It’s so beautiful xxx … well now that I’m thinking you’re getting better and better in these faces. They are soo beautiful done :) xxx

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    WOW Thank you hon, what a wonderful compliment xxx

  • Lee Grissett

    Lee Grissett

    my new favorite!!!!!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    WOW Thank you so much Lee xxx

  • Lynda Robinson

    Lynda Robinson

    Beautiful as always.

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you :)) xx

  • Walter Colvin

    Walter Colvin

    Fantastic, beautiful image Anita.

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much xx

  • F.A. Moore

    F.A. Moore

    Congratulations on your feature in
    Art Nouveau and the Arts & Crafts Movement

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    WOWEEEEE Thank you hon xx

  • F.A. Moore

    F.A. Moore

    Anita, that Ming was your model for this piece was immediately obvious to me; and gave it all the more charm. Congrats on having two features this round in Art Nouveau and the Arts and Crafts Movement!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    I’m very honoured sweetie- thank you xx

  • Deborah Glasgow

    Deborah Glasgow

    Love the ornaments in her hair, the detail (so incredible) and, of course, the mouse and tail. Beautiful and so well done. Congrats on your feature!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you Deborah so much xx

  • Tahnja

    Tahnja

    You are one very talented lady Anita! Love to you!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Awwww Thank you and DITTO babe xxx

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