The Boy Who Drowned

The Drowned Boy. Original 8" x 10" acrylic on heavy paper painting by Julie Kwiatkowski Schuler.
Inspired by the folk belief that one born with a blue vein on the side of one's nose was destined to be drowned. I've given my drowned boy an octopus, and some puffer fish friends.

Painting does not contain the black bars on the sides, nor the "My Good Babushka" watermark, which were included here for formatting and security purposes.

The Boy Who Drowned

Inspired by a superstition that one born with a blue vein on the side of one's nose was destined to be drowned. A drowned boy and his friends.

The Boy Who Will Be Drowned

Work in progress. I'm giving him a puffer fish friend.

Three Things I've Finished

Here is a floral sampler pillow I've finished. All hand-embroidered. Floral Sampler Pillow on Etsy.

Here is an Octopus Sachet that smells like French Lilac. Why? I don't know. Just because. Shut up, that's why! Octopus Sachet on Etsy.

And a child size cardigan with retro, shawl collar styling and two front pockets. Root Beer Heather Cardigan on Etsy. If you like these items, please share! Happy Shopping.

Blue Octopus with Red Top Hat

I just felt like something was missing....





A jaunty red bow-tie! This fellow was crocheted by me with worsted weight acrylic yarn and stuffed with polyester fiberfill. He is about 20" from tentacle tip to tentacle tip. He now belongs to a lucky young master's private collection.

Octopus!

Ok.
Almost.
Five more legs to go.

Pink Octopus

I made this pink octopus, a custom order for a lovely lady. I still have some pink yarn, so if you want to commission a pink octopus for yourself, drop me a line. ($20 Firm- and I take paypal)