Monday, August 22, 2011

I did not make this . . .

though a little part of me wishes I had.

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This meerkat is the extraordinary work of Wendy Chamberlain. I saw one a bit too late to bring it home so I requested one of my very own. It has been keeping me company on my desk as I work.

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I just love the way she has captured the stance of a lookout – the sentry watching out for danger.

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I watched a group of meerkats at the Zoo last week and they are every bit as cute in real life as you see on television.

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Now I have one of my own – a tiny one, a stuffed one but actually it will probably work out better for all of us this way.

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The real ones can play together in the desert and this one can pretend to watch for dangers lurking about my studio.

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11 comments:

  1. He is too cute for words. I'm sure he is watching out for you while you work. May be, he is watching to see if Sebastian is getting up to trouble.

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  2. Hi Miss Ginger,

    How sweet. But you didn't tell us his name. Does Sebastian like his new "brother"? Sure hope to see a picture of them together.

    Heaps of Hugs
    Prudence

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  3. Wow beautiful, and so little. I had no idea till you put your hand up. I am amazed at artists that can work so small.

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  4. He's adorable. I'm sure he'll sense any danger and warn you to take action.

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  5. Ginger Thank you so much for featuring my little meerkat child in your blog I am really honoured. So pleased that you are enjoying him and he is settling in with the bears.
    Wendy

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  6. Oooh my... He's ADORABLE!!
    I agree - too cute for words!!

    Amazing ^^

    MiniHugs, Irina

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  7. @ Kays Kids - Sebastian does need a babysitter sometimes. A little help would be very welcome. Good idea!

    @ The Bear's Blog - Oh, I do need to tell you his name. It's very nice. It's Thandiwe which means beloved.

    @ Joanne - I'm with you on these miniature artists' skills. Amazing.

    @ maddyrose - :)

    @ Cate and David - I thought so too.

    @ Katy - Thanks!

    @ Dragonfly Creations - He is and will be much enjoyed here. Thank you!

    @ NarinaNäpertää - I think so too!

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  8. Oh wow! I am such a fan of Wendy's work and have a few of her little babies in my collection. Your meerkat is fabulous.

    Pat xx

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  9. That is so cute and tiny...how does she work so tiny?
    Mama Bear

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