4″x5″ acrylic, 2009. This is a tiny painting of my husband’s childhood stuffed bunny. The bunny was unearthed a couple of months ago at his parents’ house and shown to me with a sense of extreme reverence. When I asked what the story with it was, there was a lot of shrugging and looking at one another. “It’s a bunny, and it’s a…ball,” the family finally agreed. I love that there really isn’t any more say about it than what is evident in its serious wear and tear.
I am so excited to find this picture! I grew up with a bunny ball as well. I remember describing it to someone in the same way a bunny and a ball. Mine however is even more worn out with love.
I too have a special bunnyball, now 30+ years old. If you give me your email, I’ll share what he looks like. He’s had many ear and feet transplants, as well as 2 “fur grafts.” I’ve barely ever spent the night without him. This painting does capture the essence of a bunny ball, even if it does look closer to a brand new one.
How fantastic!! I would absolutely love to see your bunny ball. I had something similar too, but it was just vaguely 4-sided, although still pretty round. I feel like that sort of thing was popular in the 70’s for a little bit. I’d be delighted if you would send a pic to jennifer (at) yourtoyportrait.com! Thanks!
I had a bunnyball as well – I must have received it sometime around 1976 – it was my favorite. I gave it to my baby cousin when I was about 11 years old and never saw it again
I was so happy to see this portrait because I was beginning to think it was all in my head since I could never find any photos of a bunnyball online.
Oh my God! I love this portrait! I was trying to explain to my daughter what a bunnyball was and came across this picture. I still have my bunnyball out on my nightstand. I WANT this painting!!!!
Ha, thank you! Well, there a several options here for you here… I do have the original, and it’s sitting here all framed and available for purchase for $60. Also, you could order a print of it. Better yet, I could paint you a new portrait of your own bunnyball! Let me know what you think!