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The Gnat and the Bull

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My second Aesop’s Fable, and I thought I’d show the ‘making of’ the illustration.

I start off by trawling the web for the one photo that captures my imagination. I then blunt all my pencils by drawing the subject matter, over and over.

And when I get that perfect composition, I rush to draw it out on watercolour paper, and ink over the design before my spark of creativity fades. After the ink is dry, I apply watercolour and, when that has dried I add the finishing touches with white acrylic and more ink to pattern.

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“A Gnat alighted on one of the horns of a Bull, and remained sitting there for a considerable time. When it had rested sufficiently and was about to fly away, it said to the Bull, “Do you mind if I go now?” The Bull merely raised his eyes and remarked, without interest, “It’s all one to me; I didn’t notice when you came, and I shan’t know when you go away.

We may often be of more consequence in our own eyes than in the eyes of our neighbours.”

Posted in Aesops-Fables.

August 11, 2013 by Laura.
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Hi, I am a self-taught watercolourist from England, I started oddkness.com to serve me as a journal to discover who I was and where I stand as an artist.

My work is devoted to the glorification of animals, being deprived their companionship in childhood has led me to become even more enchanted by their existence. I hope you enjoy my posts, and if you do — don’t be a stranger, I’d love to hear from you.

Laura Bennett

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Hi, I’m Laura, a joyful vegan and watercolour dabbler! I started oddkness.com to serve me as a journal to discover who I was and where I stand as an artist.

I like making a mess with masking tape, ink and watercolours in the name of our feathery, furry and not so furry friends.

If you share my passion, would like to make a purchase, or just want to say ‘Hi’… feel free to contact me.

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Thank you!