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This was done at the request of my mom who was one of the two people who ended up getting pageview 20k. Since I'm away at school, devart has actually been a good way for her to keep tabs on what I'm up to art-wise.She asked specifically for a 'cute bunny.' Well, if you read my last journal entry, you know about Durante and while he was here the other night, he would play really hard for a bit, then just stop and fall asleep in some random position. In his logic, he was tired, so he just went to sleep where he was and when you think about, it makes sense.
That was the first bit of inspiration. Then once I started sketching this, it reminded me of when our rabbit had her first litter many years ago now. There were two runts we ended up taking care of because the litter was too large for a first time mother to handle. We fed them, but because they didn't have a mother cleaning them all the time, their fur was getting rather matted. My mom found some rabbit shampoo (yes, they do make rabbit shampoo) and after feeding the pair, gave them their first bath.
Well, the tendancy of babies to sleep after feeding is not lost on baby rabbits and they both dozed off as they were being washed. My mom panicked thinking she had accidentally drown them while bathing them. Luckily one of them woke up and she realized what had happened, but that first bath was also their last
So inadvertanly, this piece holds a lot of sentimentality for me on a couple different levels. It really is true that the best inspiration comes from life and also the most meaningful.
Thanks mom, for all the support in everything over the years. I couldn't have done it without you
Media: Original line art done with Col-erase carmine red on paper. All color work done in Painter 8
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Comments: 86
SilverSoulmate [2009-10-15 16:12:32 +0000 UTC]
It's a very cute picture. The colours are very soft and soothing and you can't help but smile and relax when you look at the sleeping bunny
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Carmz0716 [2007-11-24 06:31:48 +0000 UTC]
Awww! This picture so heart warming! It just makes me smile. I also agree with you, the best inspiration really does come from the simple things in life.
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chocolatepuppy [2007-08-16 21:23:08 +0000 UTC]
awww, that's so cute!!
You did so good, though!!!! I luv it so much!! i realy wanna squeeze that bunny becuase of all it's adorableness!!
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jussta [2007-06-07 16:04:16 +0000 UTC]
This time Fridaylicious is all about the bunnies and your lovely artwork was featured! Come and take a look: [link]
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GoblinQueeen In reply to jussta [2007-06-08 05:04:46 +0000 UTC]
Aww, very kind of you, thank you
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tenko72 [2006-06-08 03:34:17 +0000 UTC]
Aw, this is such a sweet scene and the bunny is so cute. I had a rabbit, but it didn't sleep much at all. It was really hyper.
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mindrift [2005-03-15 10:54:13 +0000 UTC]
You've probably been told this already, but... SO CUTE!!!
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Rebmakash [2004-10-24 08:27:38 +0000 UTC]
Aww, I'd love to see a pic of Durante like that. This is adorable!
I know hamsters sometimes kinda did that. Smokey would run and run though your hands, then cuddle up in the crook of your elbow and just.. Fall asleep. Little hammy rear sticking out.
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GoblinQueeen In reply to Rebmakash [2004-10-25 23:47:14 +0000 UTC]
Beaker has been like that lately. More than that, when I try to move, she refuses to get off
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GawainesAngel [2004-10-23 23:02:32 +0000 UTC]
How adorable! I love the story that goes along with it, too, but I think I would've panicked at the sleeping rabits, too! This is a great one, and such a sweet gift for your mom!
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Personal-Hero [2004-10-21 04:16:58 +0000 UTC]
Bunnies are awesome, especially this one. The drool puddle is truly an awesome touch.
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GoblinQueeen In reply to Personal-Hero [2004-10-21 05:19:34 +0000 UTC]
I wish I could take credit for that awesome idea, but there's actually no drool puddle I think what you might be seeing is the portion of the carrot that's been eaten.
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Personal-Hero In reply to GoblinQueeen [2004-10-21 05:22:23 +0000 UTC]
Whoa, maybe I need a partial fontal lobotomy
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GoblinQueeen In reply to Personal-Hero [2004-10-21 05:26:50 +0000 UTC]
lol, naw, art is up to personal interpretation, right? You want it to be drool, it's drool for you
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Nashoba-Hostina [2004-10-20 14:44:23 +0000 UTC]
::Quietly Picks it up and carries it away to snuggle for a little while:: So... cute...
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twosilverstars [2004-10-19 17:23:02 +0000 UTC]
That is really adorable! And the story about the baby bunnies is so cute, i am sure your mom loved this
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GoblinQueeen In reply to twosilverstars [2004-10-19 22:51:47 +0000 UTC]
Oh she did, she was ecstatic
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IntroducingEmy [2004-10-17 23:32:02 +0000 UTC]
*melts* It's like some kind of horrible sugar. >.<
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theNekk [2004-10-17 15:09:37 +0000 UTC]
This is one of those AWWW images. So everyone say it...
AAAAaaaawwww
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MommySpike [2004-10-17 12:19:41 +0000 UTC]
My son Ryan has a major thing for bunnies. If it wasn't for the that that his father thinks that they taste good with barbecue sauce, we'd have a few bunnies in the menagerie. *L* Lovely, lovely soft colors -- well done!
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GoblinQueeen In reply to MommySpike [2004-10-17 15:08:17 +0000 UTC]
lol, well, that is definately a good reason to keep them out of harms way
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Jasmeralda [2004-10-17 10:24:58 +0000 UTC]
Aww hon he came out oh so cute.... I'm sure your mom loves it!!! very adoreable!!
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Kena [2004-10-17 07:19:03 +0000 UTC]
Awww! I adore rabbits! I've never had to deal with a litter before, though I have raised a kit. She rather likes baths, and I love to watch her go nuts afterwards shaking off all the water and dancing around the room. This pic is gorgeous!
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GoblinQueeen In reply to Kena [2004-10-17 15:13:28 +0000 UTC]
Oh, I'm sure these guys liked their bath...maybe just a little too much
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