On the edge of the forest lived a squirrel named Earl.
He had a sister, whose name was Pearl.
The two of them loved to dance and twirl,
especially when visiting their cousin, Cheryl.
They sometimes ate ice cream cones of chocolate and vanilla swirl
that were tipped on the top with a frosty curl.
But more often they caught an acorn or berry that was hurled
on a branch or the trunk of a tree that was burled.
Their tails were fluffy but they kept them at a furl
in case they would have to run and scutter and whirl.
Which was often the case when a dog named Merle
chased them back to the edge of their world.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
This is one of a series of fun animal watercolor paintings and rhymes I am pursuing.
See the others:
A Rare Hare with Flare
A Duck Named Chuck
A Fawn at Dawn
Rooty the Rooster
A Precocious Pink Pig
Hal the Colorful Cow
A Mouse named Klaus
Pam the Lamb
An Otterly Awesome Otter
The background blue on this painting was done using my new Rembrandt Series 3 Artist Quality Cerulean Blue Watercolor Paint I WON for FREE from Charlie at Doodlewash for #WorldWatercolorMonth. Thanks Charlie! I’ll be trying more of the wonderful colors soon.
Earl the Squirrel was inspired by my loyal TheCreativeLifeinBetween.com blog-following friends, Ellen and Benjamin.
Love his fluffy tail! Great job!
So I guess, a “dog named Charlie” wouldn’t have rhymed, eh? 🙂
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lol! Right! 🙂
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I love these! Makes squirrels seem less threatening. 😉
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LOL! So glad you like! Thanks!!
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Earl the squirrel is so cute. He looks so cheery!
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Thanks Tonya!
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So adorable!! I love the squirrel and the poem! Great job!
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Thanks PJ! We have quite a few little earls and pearls around here 🙂
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I bet you do with all those trees!
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Such a cute idea. I love rhyming poetry but am usually the loaner in poetry groups. It’s nice to see someone else having fun with rhyme.
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so much fun!!!
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We have so many little squirrels around here 🙂
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Beautiful painting! Love this animal series and your poems Jodi. ❤️💕
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Thanks John – having so much fun with it. I’m hoping I can make it into a little Children’s book maybe – at least for my granddaughter/future maybe grandchildren 🙂
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Such a great idea!
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Earl is an awesome addition to your menagerie, Jodi.
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Thanks Tom!
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Earl the Squirrel, another creative character. You never cease to amaze me Jodi with your creativity. Happy Saturday my sweet friend. 🙂
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so much fun! 🙂
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I LOVE EARL THE SQUIRREL! You have given Benjamin’s squirrel friend fame and immortality. Benjamin will be over the moon on Monday when I show him this “picture and story”!! Thank-you so very, very much for this beautiful gift. YOU have made my day!
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Oh I’m so glad Ellen!! ☺️. Hope Benjamin liked him.
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Wow! Loving your series of animals, Jodi! 💙🐿 Great poem too! 😁 LOVE Earl!! 💜❤💙
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Thanks jill. I really am having fun with it.
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Jodi! You are amazing! This one is my girls favorite!
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Awh! I’m glad you are sharing with them!!! ☺️👍❤️
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I can’t escape them. Nelle is asking me if there is a new cute animal?
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Love it! ☺️😊😉😝
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Sweet little guy, Jodi. Love the eyes! Nice job! 🤗 Christine
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Thanks Christine!
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Loved the whimsical poem as always Jodi. But this watercolor painting is probably my favorite so far!
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Awh. Thanks so much Gabe!
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Great painting. The story is just full of action and visions and so personal to me, love the ice cone with chocolate and vanilla swirl and a top with a frosty curl. You are so talented! Next you’ll turn it into a musical. You already have a book of nursery rhyms for generations to come for your family and extended family called friends. You just haven’t published it yet. Kind of like a painting when it’s done you’ll put it in a frame. Much love to you.
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Oh Dena…………. your comment means so much to me! Not sure I’d continue without wonderful people like you that encourage me so! thank you so very much!!!
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Earl is such a sweet little guy, Jodi! 💕 His twinkling eyes also makes him a fun squirrel! I bet he has plenty of “luck” with a Pearl or two! 😉
Have a wonderful Sunday. This is my catch up day! xo
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🐿😉😊
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Earl is darling, and looks as if he’s ready for fun!!
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Thanks Ann!
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He’s a cutie! You’re knockin’ em outta da park with this series Jodi! Well done!!
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thanks so much Deborah!
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So fabulous is Earl the Squirrel!
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Thanks Jenna!
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Furl is a perfect word for a squirrel’s tail! (K)
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Right??!! 🙂
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Benjamin is so excited to see his friend – “That is my Earl the Squirrel, he is so cute!” Benjamin loves the story too, I had to read it over and over again. He says “Thank-you Jodi!” Now he wants to go visit Hal the cow and Klaus the Mouse.
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I am so happy this made Benjamin happy! If you could only see my smile!!! I would love to send you guys a print of it if you’d like! If you would, just send me your address to mckinneyjodi@gmail.com 🙂
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I loved this one too! Similar to the otter but somehow more character about him. Maybe b/c I know how dogs are chasing them and how they react. Great work again with the fur texture, gives it a more real affect 🙂 Love your art so much. It makes me me happy 🙂
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Awh. Thanks so much. You made my day!!! ☺️
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I just love your work. I’m big into art, even if right now I’m not able to do much myself.
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I sure appreciate. ☺️
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Please check out some more of Jodi from Life In Between’s Wonderful water color art! She’s amazingly talented!
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You are so sweet! Thanks Amanda!
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No problem 🙂
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