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!