New Animal Portrait : Lady Penelope Softpaw

Yes, today a new portrait in my animal world and it's not a rabbit.

Lady Penelope was to meet Josiah H Bunnywort this afternoon in his little cottage.

Lady P needed to arrange Josiah as tutor for her youngest, who was showing an aptitude in the new Sciences.

She was doing her best to remember to focus on Josiah's tutelage talents and not be tempted to have a little bite, One remembered one was a predator at heart, but decorum must win out...

After how, how could her youngest get into Eton if she had 'eaten' her son's tutor?

Sketch outline before adding color.

I've been having such fun making my Bunny Portraits but was ready to introduce a new animal into this world. And tho I want it rather Victorian Civilized I couldn't help but consider that a cat, at heart, would love to eat up a rabbit. That made me smile, so into the 'storyline' I tell myself as I'm creating it went.

Some of the layers in GIF form.

I've been considering various other Animals to add. I had the idea the other day that a ferret or weasel might make a great footman. Of course a fat hedgehog as a cook or possibly a rich aunt who indulges too much...so many possibilities.

Again, this year I'm having fun making what inspires me in the moment. I hope you are enjoying these little portraits.

May you find a moment in your day to indulge in your own passions and as always, stay creative.

If you'd like to follow my Work Here are some Links:

My Ladies with Pets Series as prints and on things

Bunny Portraits

• Josiah H Bunnywort
• Ermentrude Bunnyfoot
• Miss Regina Sourfoot