With strawberries planted in neat rows and the ground cushioned with a bedding of fresh straw, a wood mouse has found itself a delightful surprise, strawberries. Draping down with the weight of plump juice berries they rest on the straw. Ripening in the midday sun their aroma fills the air drawing the wood mouse to the heights of temptation. Well, who could resist?

A number of techniques and mediums were used in the creation of this piece. The background is fabric painted and the mouse, flowers, leaves and strawberries were achieved through quilting, appliqué, painting and embroidery. These techniques create the different textures from the soft fur of the mouse to the delicate petals. Unfortunately, the three-dimensional relief doesn't show particularly well in the photos, so please take a look at the depth of the piece to get an idea of the overall effect.

Measures:           In Frame:
Height: 18cm      Height: 27cm
Width: 18cm     Width:27m
Depth: 2cm         Depth: 3.5cm

This piece has been professionally framed, with a white mount and white wood box frame, with glass. It is ready to hang.

Nicole Lupton

Textile Wildlife Artist

Specialist in relief thread painting