Piebald was struck with wonder at the first sight of the large world outside the forest, even though his friend was more cautious . . .

This drawing was an attempt at drawing reflected glass but it has two different kinds of kernels – corn and wheat!

I wanted to thank all who have commented on my posts through the weeks – it is an encouragement to hear what you think.

Unsuspecting mice along with a garter snake make a life saving jump to avoid a swooping hawk . . .

Here’s my post for IF this week – Heights

My little polecat is puzzled over the safety of his situation . . . should he come out of his hiding place . . . or stay hidden a while longer?

I love the vocals from our feathered friends – the first time I heard a hummingbird sing I was so surprised and charmed!

In 2008 I illustrated a book about a laboratory mouse, Piebald, who escapes to the wild finding many friends and adventures. This illustration is of Piebald returning to a friend’s home and being greeted by his mother.

Here is my submission for this week’s topic:  I was playing around with the gradients on Photoshop and attempted a feeling of mystery or creepiness with the added color.

My submission this week is a drawing reflecting the shades of the past – a farmer making his morning rounds bringing milk to his customers and the sepia look of an aged photograph.

Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy.

Winston Churchill