Some of Mrs. Trowbridge's journal pages were written to describe specific aspects of small creature culture. These pages were more instructional in nature, and were usually illustrated with her charcoal drawings. Here are two of those pages. The coast mole (Scapanus orarius) is one of two varieties of moles found in the Olympic rainforest. The other is the Townsend mole (Scapanus townsendii). I will share more with you from time to time.
Mrs. Trowbridge's charcoal sketch of the front entrance to the mole dwelling illustrates how carefully moles conceal their dwellings from potential predators. According to Mrs. T, they often choose steep grassy slopes near streams to build the entrance to their dwelling.
Of all the shops in Huckleberry Hollow that I would wish to visit, the ladybug home decor shop would be my first choice. The ladybug tattoo parlor would be a close second.
what a delite Bron! Love these houses and I'm sure that I would love the Ladybug decor shop too!
ReplyDeleteWow, I learn so much reading your blog - never realized ladybugs lived in those little mushrooms, or moles socialized with shrews! Really,fabulous greatness!
ReplyDeleteIt is no surprise that you would receive many wonderful comments on the Trowbridge Brigade. The illustrations and comments in Violet's journal are priceless.
ReplyDeleteCongrats in being fearured in drawn Mrs.Trowbridge, very much deserved!
ReplyDeleteThoroughly enjoyed reading about the mole and mice, educational as well as fun.
The ladybug houses are sturdy and kinda cozy looking, I bet the interiors decor is a treat for the eyes.
Enlightened and entertained always with Mrs.Trowbridge!
So cool, I checked out the Drawn article. I hope many more people discover the wonderful world of Mrs. Trowbridge. I love hearing about the critters, especially those frivolous ladybugs!
ReplyDeleteWow...your little characters adapt so well to plates. What a wonderful way to present them. You could try mass marketing them to gift shops. Sorry I've been out of the loop for a while. I've been in Oregon on business for almost a month. I tried doing Trowbridge from out of town, but it didn't work very well.
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