Geppetto and his Boy

acrylic on canvas, 4x4
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After a family birthday dinner out, I am coming to my easel late once again!  This charming pair if nutcrackers is Geppetto and Pinocchio.  Geppetto is even holding a wooden mallet, creating his masterpiece. I love the expression on his face, very animated for a nutcracker!  If only my body did not require sleep, I would keep painting all night long!  This painting makes 1434 in 1434 days. 

Geppetto and Pinocchio Nutctackers!

When I first started painting nutcrackers, I had no idea how many different nutcrackers there truly are!   It's incredible!   What started with the painting of my son's nutcracker has turned into many paintings of nutcrackers, shared with me from all over the world.  What an adventure!   I find myself scanning the shelves for these little darlings every time I enter an antique shop or Christmas store, and so our collection grows!  This pair today, is one of my very favorites!  Painting number 1427 in 1427 days.

acrylic on panel, 5x7
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