I recently made some new linocuts and decided it would be fun to add a little story to them for the back of the cards I planned to use the prints on. Here’s what resulted.
“The Birdwatcher’s Club”
The cats met every Tuesday around lunchtime for a spot of sedate birdwatching. It was quietly thrilling as they took up position on the windowsill, never knowing what they might see through the dining room window that day. Perhaps it would be a baby Blue Fairy Wren so tiny and vulnerable as it took its first tentative flights, or maybe an endangered Swift Parrot attracted by all the ripe Irish Strawberries lying on the ground, or the first of the winter Robins with their bright crimson breast so easily spotted as they perched on the low wooden fence. The possibilities were so deliciously varied …
“Harry the Hairy Nosed Wombat”
“Harry was debating if he should get his hairy nose fixed. He felt sure it was hampering him in his quest for love. Maybe it was as simple as investing in a good razor? “
“Tassie Devil”
“Tassie was sure that now he had finally made it to the front cover of a greeting card he would be spotted by a talent agent and make the big time. Maybe a wildlife documentary or even a cartoon of his own. “
I enjoyed this so much I think I might try some more…..
Lindy Whitton Studio 
I really, really love them.
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Thanks sis! I’m trying to work on some more since I enjoyed them so much.
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These are brilliant. Really – more and more please!
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And why aren’t you writing and illustrating children’s books these are deliciously lovely.
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because I don’t have enough hours in the day ( or ideas in my head!)
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Hi Lindy, when you have a spare minute HA HA do one that say something about Tassie getting too much attention because the poor little cuddly wombats need some love and attention for their itch.
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I have been thinking about a wombat one – more along the lines of an entrepreneur wombat who organises people viewing tours at Cradle Mountain!
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Such gorgeous linocuts, and I love the little stories that go with them! Lovely!
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Thanks so much! I did enjoy the stories – I don’t do much wordsmithing these days and it was fun.
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Hi Lindy
Love the birdwatching club the 3 cats draw you into the window, curiosity ha . Well done a medium i never tried ,must have a go.
Loretta
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Thanks Loretta – I love those cats too!
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