This painting is 28"x16". This is another in the series Wasp in a Wig: Paintings Inspired by the Writings of Lewis Carroll. Excerpt from Chapter II: `I wish I hadn't cried so much!' said Alice, as she swam about, trying to find her way out. `I shall be punished for it now, I suppose, by being drowned in my own tears! That WILL be a queer thing, to be sure! However, everything is queer to-day.'
Painting sketch.
Blocking in color.
Defining the birds and some values.
Starting the purple rocks.
More rocks and water.
Something seems to be missing.
The Cheshire added a nice touch to the narrative.
Working from the photos I took at the Field Museum of Chicago.
Detail of face.
Detail of Cheshire.
Detail of hand.
The finished painting.