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Hand painted in watercolour on Arches Aquarelle paper, 180mg. My intention was to draw the larger mouse’s face, but the picture grew and grew………it now feels as if it must have a story attached to it! It portrays that special moment: the first day of school!!
1255 Views on 27/04/12 and favourited by 37 people.
I am pleased that this image passed 100 viewings in the first week on Rb.
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I am a qualified art lecturer, now retired and living in Cape Town. My main topic in art is the West Coast of South Africa, and I invite you to visit my blog where you will get to know me better, as well as the lovely area that I love to paint.
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Wonderful!! Ii love it!!!
Thank you, Elizabeth!
– Marie Theron
Too very gorgeous Marie! I have this little brown Striped Field mouse that visits my studio every so often, much to Jacko’s consternation, and they look like they could be family! Is there a children’s book in the making somewhere here…?
There never was a story, but I would love to do more illustration. I had a whole range of little naked fairies inspired by aromatherapy oils, thinking they could be labels…….we play, we play!
– Marie Theron
It reminds me of Beatrix Potter and she was well loved and remembered. It is delightful. Alma
I admire the simplicity of Beatrix Potter’s work. She gave real character and individualism to her little animals!
– Marie Theron
Lovely – reminds me of Beatrix Potter’s Mrs. Tittlemouse
The homely little one, yes! Thank you, Julie!
– Marie Theron
Wonderful artwork Marie:) Love this.
Thank you for the kind remark!
– Marie Theron
I agree with what you wrote about this one! It definitely needs a story! Fantastic work!!
Thank you Ken! As for me, I will “stick to the knitting”, as they say. Which means painting!
– Marie Theron
luv your work Marie, it’s gorgeous…beautiful style :) so sweeeet! :)
Thank you, Karin for the lovely comments!
– Marie Theron
lovely work , so sweet :))
Thank you, rosalin!
– Marie Theron
this is just lovely!!
Thank you, hollyann!
– Marie Theron
Beautiful work Marie.
Thanks, joycee!
– Marie Theron