watercolor and ink
“A thing may be too sad to be believed
or too wicked to be believed
or too good to be believed;
but it cannot be
too absurd
to be believed
in this planet
of frogs
of frogs
and elephants,
of crocodiles
and cuttle-fish.”
― G.K. Chesterton
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this is stunning. Just stunning.
ReplyDeletevery nice work and the perfect quote for it!
ReplyDeleteHe is so beautiful. I'm a real sucker for frogs. We have some gorgeous green tree frogs here, just love them.
ReplyDeleteYour painting is stunning, as always. Just adore this.
Von.
your frog totally grabs me. His eyes are mesmerizing and he's spectacular. You always do animals (ok, everything) so well.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Jenn
yeah..stunning is the word! i am just looking at it again and again and marveling at your ability! Wow! love the words and how you always have treat for eyes and mind!
ReplyDeleteWow! What a fabulous painting. I love the quote with it too. Your work is always so inspirational. Happy PPF! :-)
ReplyDeleteWonderful painting! Valerie
ReplyDeleteBeautiful frog!
ReplyDeleteWonderful frog..proportions are perfect and colors excitel
ReplyDeleteLovely and so well done ~ love the frog and quote ~ (A Creative Harbor)
ReplyDeletethanks for coming by and commenting
A.maz.ing. This is just so beautiful as all your work is - you have such a wonderful watercolour style. And the quote is perfect!
ReplyDeleteHe is wonderful. Ridiculously beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a fun painting. I love your originality. Your technique is great too.
ReplyDeleteWow..always a joy visiting you and creative spirit..totally beautiful..I love the softness and light..and the diffused color..yet still so striking and radiant! Love it!
ReplyDeleteVictoria
wonderful colours on your fab toad. Happy PPF, Annette x
ReplyDeleteYou have such a way with your animal paintings. I so love how you give such essence and life to these sweet beings. In each of your animal paintings, you speak so beautifully for those who have no voice. Its an amazing talent you have my friend. Keep painting!
ReplyDeleteM..............x
what a gorgeous soul this frog has... xoxo
ReplyDeleteHello Minnimie:) It's just one frog, but there is so much to see. Great! Love it!
ReplyDeleteSo awesome. Love the combination of sketching and painting.
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely stellar!!
ReplyDeleteThe composition, colors, marks!
I'm speechless! :)
♥♥♥
Happy PPF!!
Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art
Fantastic frog. I love it. Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteI have seen
ReplyDeleteThe old pond
Frog jumping in
And sound of water
Sadiqullah Khan
This could only be your work, M, I totally love the originality and style you get into your work. Another success!!
In the danger of repeating myself, I have to say(again) that your way of making art is unique and to my eyes, beautiful and admirable!
ReplyDeleteI won't be driven away by the colorful, very beautiful and fun frog, because the statement is acute.
Hugs.
Wow, the textures on his skin are so cool! Lovely use of pen hatching. He just pops right off of there! So great!
ReplyDeleteAwesome, love it. Thanks. Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteyou have painted the frogs that come out in our backyard... the toads are a different matter and we have to chase them off so the frogs stick around... very sweet...xx
ReplyDeleteFun and wonderful! So skillfully painted. Great carrot ATC too.
ReplyDeleteWonderful post and art!!! Truly amazing!
ReplyDeleteHugs Giggles
he is my kinda guy- colourful and having oodles of personality. Happy PPF my friend. will email you soon for a 'chat'.
ReplyDeleteGreat, just great, how can you create something with both child labor? Saludos
ReplyDeleteBeautiful jewel of a frog, it's striking! Love the poem, too. HPPF!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant Minnemie...absolutely stunning.
ReplyDeleteAs always I'm just in awe of your work. ;D
There's so much to take in!
Wow. You are the queen of close-ups!! Just beautiful. I love how you always combine the perfect writing with your art. Wonderful. xox
ReplyDeleteI love tree frogs and this is beautiful!! :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome frog! Love the buggy eyes and those froggy toes.
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely charming...Am sure would turn into a prince if kissed :0
ReplyDeleteGreat work! |There's a lot of depth in this.
ReplyDeletei love this!
ReplyDeleteWow! I love your frog. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteI simply LOVE your frog!!!! Perfectly done!
ReplyDeleteThe poem is excellent and his expression wondrous. I am familiar with G.K. Chesterton. Blessings, Janet PPF
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!! Seriously, you have ubber amazing talent!!
ReplyDeleteThis is the best looking frog I've seen in a very long time. SO beautifully painted, Minnemie! I love him!
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful. I love Frogs and you captured this so well.
ReplyDeleteI love the way you color :D I wish I could paint like you :D
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