The Watercolor Girl

Sketching Words
Sketching Words
Published in
Dec 18, 2023

Text by Lili

Image: Serena — “Nightfall Creatures (Creature del crepuscolo)”, watercolor

A leaf cracks. A paw appears, then another one, covered by an intense red coat. It’s a fox that looks at her with its magnificent amber eyes. A sight that hypnotizes and delights her…

On a tree a bit further, perched on the branches, there is an owlet. Or maybe an owl. She’s not sure about it. She’s not used to the darkness.

A movement on her left suddenly distracts her. A small mouse she hasn’t noticed earlier tickles her, making her giggle.

She raises her head to look around, finding herself surrounded by mushrooms, sparkling and shining in the half-light…

Serena — “Nightfall Creatures (Creature del crepuscolo)”, watercolor

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