Hello, There!

Hello, There! Was inspired by a cute Toad I saw while out hiking. He was peaking out of a tiny cave in the hillside next to the path. There were pieces of dry grass and roots hanging down in front of him, almost like a curtain. He had the perfect Toad Cave.
Watercolor and Prismacolor pencil on an 8” x 10” cradled wood panel. Varnished and then watercolor grounds were applied before painting to give it texture. Sealed after painting with cold wax medium. Wired and ready to hang. Sides are natural wood.