Well, for two weeks I’ve been studying Mr. Bean and it’s been so worthwhile. This week I took up a brush and some ink, and began the difficult but enjoyable task of working towards a style that might suit the illustrations for ”There Lives In A Little Wood”. I call this series of drawings JOY because that’s what I’ve tried to capture in these illustrations: the joyful, exuberant, sly, crazy, and stubborn nature of Dachshunds in general, and of Mr. Bean in particular. If there is a particular style that suits your fancy, let me know. Comments welcome and helpful!!!