Small but mighty sold Bull and bird get along

Bull and bird get along with each other very nicely and the delicacy and scale of the bird contrasts with and amplifies the solid strength of the bull

Needless to say

Mr Lines is still going strong and painting away today although in a very different style

complete with chapel

A slightly exotic bird sits on the back of a bull

Small but mighty sold Bull and bird get alongThe Crookleigh Chronicles I chose this short 1894 novel for the lovely italic capitals used on each of the 39 chapter headings. This delightful village romp by Silas K Hocking was the inspiration for this collection. Acrylic, coloured pencil, and ink hatching on vintage book pages & UV protective museum glass