Abigail's Friends

Artist: Carrie Glenn
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Abigail's Friends

Excerpt from “Abigail’s Friends” written by Anthony Hedger illustrated by Carrie Glenn.

...“I think we better go back now.” She whispered to the butterfly.
“Why?” The butterfly asked. “It’s only my friends and they are having a special tea party just for you, come on and I’ll introduce you to them.”
“Er, ok, if you think I’ll be alright?”
“Of course you’ll be alright.” The red fox called to her. “Come on your tea is getting cold.”
So for the next two hours Abigail sat with Mr. Fox, Mr. Bear, Miss Rabbit, Ms. Blue bird and a hundred different butterflies and had tea and cake and chatted as though she had known them all her life. She gave each of them a big, big hug after and thanked them for making this the best birthday ever.
“Er, just before I do go home, how did you know it was my birthday anyway?”
“You could say a little bird told us.” The bear said gently and they all began to laugh…read more

You can contact Carrie at: carrie@carrieglennstudios.com and please visit Carrie Glenn Studios

Abigail's Friends belongs to the following groups:

All Things Poetic, Prose, Philosophical., Art and Stories Made For Children, Art Inspired by Dreams, AW Welcome Center, Cutest of the Cute, Digital Modern Portraiture, Extremely Positive, Fabulous Flowers, Fantasy Art, Happy Haven, Inspired Art, Mixed Media, Myths, Legends, and Fairy Tales, NORTHWEST ARTISTS (U.S.), PixElations - The Art of Photoshop, Spiritual Art, Vibrant and Vivid Color and Yellow Fever

Rocketchook, 3 months ago

Enchantingly beautiful Carrie.
AnaCBStudio, 3 months ago

this is awesome…magical…
Joanne Bradley, 3 months ago

This takes me back to childhood when I could play for hours making up my own world. That is when I didn`t have my nose stuck in a book! Such a lovely tender image of youth and the freedom and joy they find in fantasy!
Carrie Glenn in reply to Rocketchook’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks Rocketchook!
Carrie Glenn in reply to AnaCBStudio’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks Ana…I really appreciate your comment and glad you like it! ;)
Carrie Glenn in reply to Joanne Bradley’s comment, 3 months ago

Hi Joanne! Nice to hear from you as always. Yes! Exactly…just playing outside for hours and not needing anything else but your imagination. Thanks so much for your comment! ;)
Kenny Gulley Jr., 3 months ago

everything you do is just enchanting!
so cool! and interesting…forgive my ignorance
any significance of Abigail? the name err
Carrie Glenn in reply to Kenny Gulley Jr.’s comment, 3 months ago

Hey Kenny! Oooh thank you so much! No ignorance just a favorite name for a little girl and it kept coming to mind while I was creating this one.
mcquaid, 3 months ago

Great comp both in execution and subject matter.Regards.
Carrie Glenn in reply to mcquaid’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks Mcquaid! I appreciate you saying that! ;)
safariboy, 3 months ago

absolutely wonderful….perfect
Carrie Glenn in reply to safariboy’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks Safariboy! :) :) (...your avatar is very cute)
Crowmanic, 3 months ago

This is a knockout punch!! well done. Brilliant composition and presentation. Congrats on this Carrie.
Carrie Glenn in reply to Crowmanic’s comment, 3 months ago

Oh thanks Crowmanic! I really appreciate that coming from you! ;) ..you are so kind.
George Lenz, 3 months ago

nice piece
Leno, 3 months ago

If the bear was a kangaroo,the fox a koala bear and the jay a kookaburra…....well it’s “Abigails Ozzie” friends! .....sorry the gum leaves set me off.!
Beautiful imagination and creation Carrie.:)))
Carrie Glenn in reply to Leno’s comment, 3 months ago

LOL…thanks Leno…you’ve got me thinking now. One of my favorite bears growing up was always a koala bear. I may have to create an ozzie version! LOL…the gum leaves! ;) Thank you friend!
Carrie Glenn in reply to George Lenz’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks Geminez! ;)
Stacy Rodriguez, 3 months ago

Very sweet image, Fun and playful.:)
Carrie Glenn in reply to Stacy Rodriguez’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks Stacy. ;) ...aaa a simple tea party so much fun. I bet my little brother is glad I no longer make him have one with me..haha!
Laurie McClave, 3 months ago

ahhh this is so magical Carrie! beautiful scene!
Dani Dreyer, 3 months ago

Magical indeed, beautiful work Carrie.
Carrie Glenn in reply to Dani Dreyer’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks Dani! ;) Nice to hear from you and I appreciate your kind words.
Carrie Glenn in reply to Laurie McClave’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you so much Laurie!! ;)
Jo Hoden, 3 months ago

Beautiful image
ElRobbo, 3 months ago

How do you do it?
This is gorgeous, Carrie!
Carrie on…
Anthony Hedger, 3 months ago

Oh what a beautiful painting. I love Foxes, Bears and Butterflies this is just so beautiful Carrie. I want tea with them.
paul boast, 3 months ago

Alice in Wonderland I feel ….....really great work , make a great cover for a book
KenK, 3 months ago

This one makes me smile…very enchanting piece :)
Charles Winslow, 3 months ago

very nice work Carrie!
SJackson, 3 months ago

Carrie~My beautiful sister-in-law….

This has to be my favorite EVER! I can’t stop staring at it.. it’s mesmorizing. You are such an amazing artist I can’t believe my eyes. I can’t wait to send this link to all my friends & brag that I know you! :)

xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
I miss you – Stevie
Pat Abbott, 3 months ago

So charming and lovely, a magiacal image!
richardredhawk, 3 months ago

stunning work
kevin smith, 3 months ago

What a wonderful world you have created Carrie…....I envy your talent.
Antanas, 3 months ago

beautiful work, well done
Carrie Glenn in reply to SJackson’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you so much sweetie! It’s SO good to hear from you (I miss you) and I’m so glad you like this one, I thought you might! ;) Take care!!! I’ll ttys!
Carrie Glenn, 3 months ago

Thank you everyone for taking the time to view my work and post your encouraging and well received words. I really appreciate all of you! ;)
bites, 3 months ago

This is so sweet, takes me back to my childhood : )
Carrie Glenn in reply to bites’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks Bites…totally! I appreciate you…and your comments ;)
Thomas Dodd, 3 months ago

lovely and enchanting image – very well composed!
Walter Colvin, 3 months ago

I like this a lot Carrie, Excellent work, Great image.
cdwork, 3 months ago

This is so sweet and cool- Wonderful work
Devon Mallison, 3 months ago

this is adorable! fantasticly done. very well thought out and composed. would look terrific on a childs wall.
Carrie Glenn in reply to Walter Colvin’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks Walt; I’m so glad you stopped by to take a look.
Carrie Glenn in reply to Devon Mallison’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks Devon!!! I really appreciate you saying that. ;)
Alan Findlater, 3 months ago

excellent work well done
LisaR, 3 months ago

Ah what a wonderful world!! Great image so magical!
Lumineux, 3 months ago

I want to be Abigails friend too! What an enticing fantasy and a beautiful and enchanting creation.
Ata Alishahi, 3 months ago

how come I missed this one? wow, you did a very goos job :)
hfrymark, 3 months ago

so cute!!
Carrie Glenn in reply to hfrymark’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks so much!! ;)
julie08, 3 months ago

Very beautiful:)
Carrie Glenn in reply to julie08’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks Julie!
Cherie Dirksen, 3 months ago

How whimsical…lovely stuff!
Steven Novak, 3 months ago

Holy crap…I love this!
Kimberlolly, 3 months ago

Yes this is just unbelievably perfect and adorable!!
Maya -, 3 months ago

Oh how lovely….it reminds me of these most beautiful dreams I had as a child. I would go into this magical forest and play with the baby animals. I so loved those dreams! Thank you.
Imber, 3 months ago

wow.. excellent.
Carrie Glenn, 3 months ago

Thank you everyone, I really love hearing from all of you. ;)
Robin Pushe'e, 3 months ago

So sweet! Nice work.
dimarie, 3 months ago

gorgeously sweet! luv it!
Carrie Glenn, 3 months ago

Thank you ladies ;0)
amarica, 3 months ago

Love the words and treasure the art Carrie
Doug Andrews, 3 months ago

Amazing! Beautiful work!
Carrie Glenn in reply to Doug Andrews’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks Doug!!! Your so nice! ;)
mikeloughlin, 2 months ago

Fantastic work!!!
Carrie Glenn in reply to mikeloughlin’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks so much Mike!!! I appreciate your comment!
Von McKnelly, 2 months ago

How wonderful it must be inside that creative head of yours. Fav.
Carrie Glenn, 2 months ago

:O) LOL…Thanks Von!!! Cheers!
Aphoto4You IPA, 2 months ago

ohmy goodness is this ever sweet..so pretty…great work…
Dyle Warren, 2 months ago

Precious image and so well done!
Carrie Glenn in reply to Aphoto4You IPA’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks aphoto4you… ;D
Carrie Glenn in reply to Dyle Warren’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you very much Dyle…and nice to meet you. ;)
Carrie Glenn, about 1 month ago

THANKS FOR THE SALES!!!! ;D
Marie's Memories, about 1 month ago

Delightful! Congratulations on your sale!!
Carrie Glenn in reply to Marie's Memories’s comment, about 1 month ago

Thank you Marie…you are so kind…and thanks for stopping by! ;D Take care!
Hobbers, about 1 month ago

Wow!! What a beautiful painting. It’s so clear and has so much depth to it, it could almost be a photograph!! This must have taken you months to complete! There is so much detail! The more I look at it, the more I notice! Incredible! :-)
Carrie Glenn in reply to Hobbers’s comment, about 1 month ago

Thank you so much friend!! ;D Yes this did take me a long time…many late nights working on it. THANKS SO much for taking the time to notice all of the details. ;) Take care!
Stephen Thomas, 6 days ago

Great and delightful painting.