A Stitch or Two with the Ants

Acrylic painting of a girl at a sewing table with black ants helping stitch a white cloth in peach, aqua, red and brown.

whimsical · Acrylic on Canvas · 20x20 cm

Original artwork: NZ$499

Prints from NZ$95

Availability: Available

Our girl and her Ant aunties have gathered around the sewing machine. There's fabric to cut, thread to untangle, and four very enthusiastic helpers who may or may not be improving the situation.

Full of cheerful colours, tiny details and affectionate absurdity, this whimsical cottagecore artwork is a little reminder that happiness sometimes arrives disguised as an ordinary afternoon.

Where to place it

A cheerful addition to a sewing room, creative studio, reading nook, bedroom or home office. Somewhere you could use a little smile while getting on with your day.

A charming thinking-of-you, birthday or just-because gift for anyone who appreciates unexpected humour and the comfort of being in good company.

A little piece of happiness to hang on the wall, especially for days that could use some.

Original artwork by J. Ruth Gracias. Available as an art print.

Artwork by J. Ruth Gracias, an Auckland-based contemporary artist.

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