from 2007

sold - Funny Bunny; oil on canvas; 20" x 16"

It seems appropriate to repost this today - a day full of symbolic rabbits, eggs, lilies and such.  The Easter Bunny doesn't visit our home anymore - but it's fun to get reports from our grandchildren that he's still alive and well.

This painting sold at Digging Pitt Gallery in Pittsburgh - John Morris, gallery owner.  It was part of a group exhibition called The Blogger Show that had two components - one in New York City (Agni Gallery) and another in Pittsburgh.  Funny Bunny found its new home via that show - and lives on in paint.  Bye bye Bunny.

Gently Looped 'round his Arms

Monkey low and to the Right (top), oil on canvas, 30 x 24 inches

(bottom image is an in-progress shot)

Anon left a comment a couple of posts earlier - concerned that the bunny might be suffering head pain from the clothespin. So I tried a different approach here - gently looping the string 'round this monkey's arms.

(top image was added 4.17.2008 and is the bottom image painted further)

detail of "Monkey . . . "

detail of the painting in the preceding post

Return of the Bunny

The Moon never shows its Dark Side, oil on canvas, 30 x 24 inches

detail of "The Moon . . . "

detail of the painting in the preceding post

This is the second time I've painted this bunny. You can see the first and smaller one here. Thank you again to Steven for first suggesting the idea of painting well-worn stuffed animals - and to my son for the use of his "Funny Bunny."

Funny Bunny

20 x 16 inches, oil on canvas

This was going to be "Corduroy Bear" but the bear turned out to be a very stiff and uncomfortable looking model. Fortunately, this bunny was nearby and available - and was happy to take his place.