The text and paintings on The Trowbridge Chronicles are taken from the illustrated journal of Violet Trowbridge, a shrew that once lived in a village deep in the Olympic Rain Forest. Each new post will represent a portion of Mrs. Trowbridge’s journal.

Wednesday, July 26, 2006

THEY WERE OPPOSITES.

Up to this point I have chosen pages from Mrs. Trowbridge's journal that reflect the fun and adventurous side of life in Huckleberry Hollow. But, like anyone who journals, she wrote pages that were filled with fear and sorrow too. This is one of her saddest pages.


19 comments:

Amy Zaleski said...

That is so cute and sad at the same time. Just adorable. I can't stop looking at the gorgeous island scene (would work for 'Skyline' as well) you created. What nice effects you've created with the sunset and its reflection in the water. A nice tribute to Skylar.

carla said...

Oh...this is so sad. Poor little Skylar! I do love the beautiful seashore you painted in his memory. There's such a lovely glow and reflection from the sun.

Loni Edwards said...

Nice job Bron! I love your chronicles. What a great idea :) Your work is fantastic and an inspiration too!

° said...

a sad posting but a wonderful illo. lov the shimmer of the sun on the water. great colors

Unknown said...

How strange it is to read such a sad journal entry.
But their life reflects ours.
Beautiful sunset for a beautiful memory.

HARDWAX said...

Beautiful sad story of Skylar-he's so cute. The painting is serene and warm, perfect for his story. Love your work!

Anonymous said...

Very beautiful.

Unknown said...

Poetic and beautiful!

Anonymous said...

very very beautiful!

Kay Aker said...

Tragic and lovely!

Christine Lim said...

I feel for Skylar for losing his best friend. I lost two friends (one in sickness and another in a car accident)when I was little.

A beautiful sunset reminds one that time and tide waits for no man. Live in full every second of one's life.

Twisselman said...

Beautiful wild rose (is that also called a 'rock' rose?) and sunset scene.

tiffini elektra x said...

Oh my Mrs. T!! Poor Skylar!! So sad! But a gorgeous - seriously - island and sunset! Wow!!

Ginger*:) said...

This is the most beautiful sunset i have ever seen. Skylar must be looking down on it from Shrew heaven. There is a tenderness here that carries the warm whispers of gentle breezes and the slight sound of the rippling waters.

Anonymous said...

A beautifully written and touching story. . .

Kim de Young said...

You really do a fine job of describing the world with imagination but also reality. I am very sorry for Skylar and Nils. We watched the Parrots of telegraph Hill recently and we were also saddened at one of the Parrots demise by a hawk, but, we love hawks too.

valerie walsh said...

This is so personal and moving. Thank you for sharing the sad in your world as that is the Tao of Life

TheTart said...

Lovely & sad.

Smooch,
The Tart
; *

Anonymous said...

Olga:
This is the most beautiful thing in the world great job