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Original Ink Drawing by Anita Inverarity
Exploring The Maiden, The Mother and The Crone in my next artworks.
I was intrigued by the often absurd and sometimes derogatory portrayal of elderly woman in our old fables, rhymes and verses and her association with witchery and supernatural acts. So this one is dedicated to “the old ways and wisdoms we may have lost” through such persecutions. I chose one of those old “memory” rhymes “The Old Lady Who Swallowed The Fly” which is quite mischeivous and makes me smile none the less :) Completed on International Womans Day, 8th March 2012.
There was an old lady who swallowed a fly
Original on hold for an expo. Enquires welcome
Anita Inverarity is a fine art illustrator residing in North East Scotland. Her intricate linework is influenced by the classic victorian illustrators, pop surrealism and underground culture giving it an up to date modern twist.
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The most gorgeous crone I’ve ever seen. Great work of art Anita.
Hehe Thank you dear Bunny, she doesnt look terribly “old”, internally we all feel forever young (hopefully) xxxx
– Anita Inverarity
Fabulous! Just love your interpretation and the beautiful symmetry of this artwork. xoxox
Thank you so much Marg- I have been enjoying your wonderful artworks, so inspiring xxx
– Anita Inverarity
Love the detail, Anita!
Thank you so much Luke xxx
– Anita Inverarity
love this poem! so funny I could go on forever adding more and more animals when I was a kid…..superb beautiful drawing Anita.
there is beautiful wisdom in those eyes
Brilliant, as always. ;o))
Very cool idea and details as usual – cant wait to see what’s next
Outstanding Anita!!
A few stages short of the horse of course!! :)
Very wonderful! thanks for sharing:D
Congratulations!
Excellent work, really very well done!