Three Blind Mice The ‘farmer’s wife’ refers to the daughter of King Henry VIII, Queen Mary I. She was a staunch Catholic whose violent persecution of Protestants earned her the nickname ‘Bloody Mary’. Three blind mice refers to the massive estates which she and her husband, King Philip of Spain, owned. The ‘three blind mice’…… Continue reading Three Blind Mice
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More Nursery Rhyme sketches
This was the first sketch for this rhyme. I don’t think there was a second.
Nursery Rhyme sketches
An early sketch for ‘Incy Wincy Spider’ threw up several questions about the final image. Should it be 3-d somehow? Is it too scary for young children? I’m now experimenting a little more with the treatment of the artwork and it’s so much fun!
Our future is in our hands
Hey Diddle Diddle
What’s your story?
Kimane Maruge was the world’s oldest student, starting in his eighties because he wanted to be able to read the bible. His story has inspired millions from his humble existence in Kenya. He showed that when the spirit is will ing the mind and body will comply. If you live in Europe or the US…… Continue reading What’s your story?
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