Sleeping In: Chipmunk, work in progress. Scratchboard, 7 x 5 in. Copyright 2008, Tania Nault.
And just when you thought I’d forgotten about my poor, tired, little friend, I finally give him a nest to sleep in. I know a chipmunk’s nest is usually a lot bigger than this – they typically build it over a cache of food in their underground den – but for the sake of artistic license I thought less would be more. Next step is colour. This one will be going into the Regina Federation of Artists Spring Show & Sale, March 28 – 30, Wascana Place, 2900 Wascana Drive. So if you’ve always wanted to snuggle up with a chipmunk…
