Sunday Bunny-SOLD

Where did the Easter Bunny originate?  I researched on the famous web and found that the story of the Easter Bunny is thought to have become common in the 19th Century.  Rabbits usually give birth to a big litter of babies (called kittens), so they became a symbol of new life.  Legend has it that the Easter Bunny lays, decorates and hides eggs as they are also a symbol of new life.  One of my younger grandsons was discussing Easter with his Mom last year.  His Mom is a very smart lady, she holds a PhD and teaches others in a grammar school and at the University of Alabama in Birmingham, Alabama.  Charlie, her son, was six  years old and is very smart as well.  They were discussing the true meaning of Easter being the resurrection of Christ.  She told him, "I am not sure where the Easter eggs fit into the story."  Charlie said, "Well Mom they are probably a symbol because when the egg hatches a new life appears".  She said, "That is exactly what I was going to say."  :)

I'm Your Some Bunny - SOLD

Every body wants to be someone's somebody or bunny.

Hide and Seek - SOLD

12" x 12" oil on gallery wrapped linen

You can click on the image and see a larger view with more detail.  I love getting emails from customers after they have received their paintings and they tell me that they love them!  Paintings truly are more beautiful "in person".

Honey Bunny - SOLD

My good friend Deb and I met for lunch and a trip to the Birmingham Botanical Gardens with a visit to the gift shop.  The shop has the most unusual gifts and little treasures.  I found the cutest little rabbit, duck and other unknown little creature.  I had fun painting the little rabbit today and named him in honor of another friend who calls her husband, "Honey Bunny"  on occasion.  

Easter Portrait - SOLD

This weekend I worked on a whimsical Easter Bunny.  I found this reference photo on Paint My Photo and feel in love with the look this bunny gave the camera.  The photographer is from Germany and named Kirikina.  I thought painting a bunny would be easy but I found it a little harder than I expected.  I know where the eyes, nose and mouth are positioned on a human face but a bunny is a little different and the form on the soft fur is created by very small value changes.  I felt like he was smiling at me during my struggle to get him "just right".

Chocolate Bunny Rabbit - SOLD

When I was about 7 years old I got a beautiful chocolate bunny rabbit for Easter.  She was in a colorful box and she had a pink ribbon on her neck.  I could not wait to show her to my grandmother.  Unfortunately I had her in the car and I was not careful about keeping the box out of the sunshine.   When we arrived at my grandmother's house I was so sad to see a puddle of chocolate with a pink ribbon floating in it.  Enjoy your chocolate bunny rabbits this Easter!

Easter Bunny - SOLD

My favorite time of year - Easter.  Color, children hiding easter eggs, the Golden Egg and the Empty Tomb.  Happy Easter!

Bright Eyed - SOLD

Spring is here!  I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter weekend!  I found this cute little rabbit photo on Paint my Photo by Donna Klarenbach.   I made a  few additions to the photo but this little bunny reminds me of Spring.   

I Smell Chocolate -SOLD

I saw the picture of this cute bunny by Carol McLaren Theologo and wanted to paint him as a reminder that Easter is right around the corner.  A fun time for little children to find Easter eggs and eat a lot of chocolate.