Thursday, 15 November 2007

Butterfly Mural





*Beatrix Potter nursery mural pic's to be added soon....

I painted a life-size (ish) mural for Will's Mum and Dad on their front porch, taking about 70 hours to complete.
We went for a butterfly theme as they are all over the net curtains. The four seasons go from left to right, but scroll down to view each side of the mural.










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Swallows nesting on top left hand side of front door.

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Pesky robin, chrysalis and butterflies.

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Even more butterflies... with a well hidden caterpillar.

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Julia the rabbit, butterflies, caterpillar and spot the frog?

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Top right hand side of front door. More butterflies, a lamp loving moth and a cheeky mouse.

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Butterflies and moth magnified....








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Mouse, dragonfly and some hollyhocks in bloom.

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Butterfly and a Mr Bumble Bee after some pollen.






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Cyril the Autumn Squirrel and some ladybirds trying to hide?

Wednesday, 14 November 2007

Dovedale




Just been back to Dovedale after visiting relatives in Doncaster. I finally saw a kingfisher! It was lovely to see the Stepping Stones so quiet. When we passed through on our Land's End to John O'Groats walk it was choca block.