I made this drawing of ladybirds for the nursery. As a child, I found critters scary (I still do) Ladybirds were the only insects I felt comfortable letting walk on my hands and arm. Or I put them in a jar with a few leaves in it. In think many children experience it that way. They have something cute and innocent.
Of course, my name is not 'Dutch Valentines'. That is the name I have given to my collection. My name is Carla Pronk and I think the magical thing about drawing is that I cannot predict exactly what the end result will be like. I love the combination of.. Read more…