Snail Tale Gail Watercolor 8×10 140lb Arches Cold Press
Slithering along the rust-colored earth and shale,
a beautifully bright snail
whose name was Gail
set sail.
Gail was on her way to a sale –
she hoped she would make it without fail,
but it really was to no avail…
Do you know how slow a snail does travail?
But who needs to fight tooth and nail
when you already blaze a trail
that is off the scale…?
Look at you Gail – you will prevail!
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
Earl the Squirrel
Adele the Gazelle
PS – This one is for you Dena! 🙂
Painting inspired by the beautiful work of Tilen Ti
the creative life in between 
Awh! That’s right, keep going Gail, you are doing just fine! Perhaps you will get to the next sale in time! 🙂 Great job Jodi! Love these poems!
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Awh. Lol. Thanks C!!!
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🙂
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It’s like she’s carrying the sun on her back. Or maybe a galaxy! (K)
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Oooo. I like that!!!
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Me too!
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I really like the angle you used for the snail. Not stereotypical. 🙂
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Thanks. I liked this angle too!
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But when she started feeling frail
She thought to herself – Oh what the “hale”
And hitched a ride with a killer whale.
Love the shell on this picture. 🙂
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Lol. Love it!!!
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Wonderful!
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Thanks Sylvia!
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Good Morning, Jodi! While Benjamin likes Gail the Snail, he thought that you should be told ” it’s cute, but that’s not an animal!” He does love the story. I told him that it was a special picture for a little girl. He says “that’s good!” You can always count on Benjamin to keep you informed, in case you have questions. Thank-you for this sweet addition.
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Lol. Love Benjamin’s perspective!! ❤️❤️❤️
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One of Benjamin’s oft used lines is “Gem, I have an idea.” Well, he requested me to tell Jodi his idea. “Do a chipmunk, because that’s an animal.” So, there is Benjamin’s Idea of the Day!
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👍😉❤️
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Wonderful snail painting Jodi and I love the poem that goes with Gail!
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👍🐌
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Jodi, I’m loving your animal paintings and have come to look forward to each new one. The poems are just an added bonus. As others have commented, I love looking at Gail from ‘behind’, such an unusual perspective.
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Thanks so very much Linda! I’m glad you and others are enjoying as much as I am! 🙂
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Gail has wonderful colors for a snail. Is the trail from her tail the same? 😆
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Thanks Susan!
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Oh Jodie, so adorable, and wow thank you, I would have thought this would be 30 on your list, you are just so talented, and so clever with verses. Teal, turquoise is my favorite color, love Gail, thanks
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Glad you liked Dena! I was intrigued with the idea of a snail! 🙂
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I belatedly realized the little girl that I told Benjamin about is you! I did not intend to offend you. But hopefully, don’t we still retain some of that “little girl” somewhere deep inside ourselves?
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You did not offend my Ellen! You are too kind and thoughtful. 😉
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This is adorable 😄
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thanks so much!!
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Beautiful! I typically look to read your post each morning at 6am before I head out work. Always brings a smile to my face. Great way to start the day 🙂
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what a sweet thing to hear! thank you!
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Oh, how I feel like a snail these days…so behind in commenting! 😌 Love your snail, Jodi!! I will prevale like Gail!! 🐌💕👍
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No worries. I am away this weekend and benh
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Oops lol. Back seat of car and hit a bump on our way to an excursion.
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This is The Most beautiful snail I have ever seen. I love it and love the colours !
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Thanks lynn. Gail is a very unusually exotic snail. Lol. 😝🐌
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We can all take a lesson from Gail! 💞
She faces her slowness and path ahead with verve and keeps on going! I like my grandies’ hermit crab who decides to try on different shells they boil and make sure are clean for her “to change clothes” in.
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How fun!!
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I love your snail! And both her “tail” and her “tale” are great!
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Thanks Ann. 👍😉🐌
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Both the painting of Gail, and the poem are beautiful! Well done!!
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Thanks deborah!!
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I’d never thought I’d hear myself say “what a beautiful snail!” LOL!
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Lol. ☺️🐌
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Always something creative Jodi, you are amazing. I like Gail the Snail. 🙂
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I’m glad. Thanks terry!
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Those colors – I love their depth. They make my eyes happy.
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Thanks so much! I loved doing this one 🙂
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