animal art

Copyright © 2008 Linda Apple
"Wee Willie Winkie on Xmas Eve"
oil on canvas - 6"x8"
animal art

My version of Wee Willie Winkie with his Teddy on Xmas eve.

Did you know the origin of the Wee Willie Winkie?
The explanation of the words to Wee Willie Winkie was to teach children to associate every day tasks with their own lives. Before the days of the wireless, television and the Internet great reliance was put upon the Town Crier to pass on the latest news and information. 'Wee Willie Winkie' was the children's version of the Town Crier! The author of the poem was William Miller (1810 - 1872) and the first publication date of the words to Wee Willie Winkie was in 1841.

Copyright © 2008 Linda Apple
"Reginald Biggs"
oil on canvas - 6"x8"
Appletree Hollow Fantasy Series

Reginald Biggs: Infantry soldier in the Civil War
Was born in Germany in 1843 and arrived at Appletree Hollow in 1845, where he learned the cooper’s trade (making large wooden casks) from his father. However, it proved so injurious to his health that he was compelled to seek other means of livelihood.

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"The Predictably Purr-sistant Persian"
oil on canvas - 6"x8"
animal art

I recently connected with an old friend from years ago and while visiting her I found out that she has 5 cats. It looks like I am going to have some great
new models!! Hope you enjoy this one.

Copyright © 2010 Linda Apple
"Bats in the Belfry?"
oil on 1 3/8" deep canvas - 6"x8"
animal art, Halloween

Did this little cat pop up out of a pumpkin or maybe hiding
from the bat or could it possibly have a few bats in the belfry?

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"Cat in the Hat"
oil on canvas - 6"x8"
animal art

This is the witch's cat in a hat. As the witch is away the cat encounters a pesky visitor.

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"Classy Chihuahua"
oil on canvas - 6"x8"
animal art

Taco's anyone? Just kidding....but Taco Bell certainly brought some fame to the little Chihuahua. I found this one in the loving arms of a gal at our local Farmers Market.

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"Carousel"
oil on canvas - 6"x6"
contemporary still life

It's SUMMER ..... a time for carnivals, fairs and carousels!

Copyright © 2008 Linda Apple
"Art Journal of Daily Life - volume two"
5o images - 7"x7"
contemporary original art

My newest is a great little book (in soft or hard cover)with fifty color reproductions.
"Art Journal of Daily Life" - Volume Two
You will find - landscapes, figurative art, still life, art museum series, animals,buildings, city streets & more.
If you have purchased my works in the past year, it is probably in this one!

Here is the link to see an inside preview and purchase this book
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Copyright © 2008 Linda Apple
"South"
oil on canvas - 5 x 5.5 feet
contemporary figurative

This is one of four in a series. They are portraits of native american spirit guides of the directions. This is the South- guide of animal medicine. The original four paintings are sold but you can purchase beautiful blank cards w/ envelopes (singularly or in a special boxed set).

Individually w/envelope - $3.oo
set of four w/envelopes - $8.oo
boxed set of 12 cards (3 each of 4 different images)w/ envelopes - $15.oo

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Copyright © 2008 Linda Apple
"Sophisticated Boxer"
oil on canvas - 6"x6"
animal art

There is nothing quite so distinct as that BOXER look...
a bit smug, honest, knowing and of course regal!