Curiouser and Curiouser

Now I've had both Vernissage and Finissage, and meanwhile the Whale painting is becoming "curiouser and curiouser", as Alice said. It has also become vastly more beautiful, as it is now inhabited by my dear friend Anita the Dancer. She is a glowing, flaming Maple.



She didn't mind being turned into a tree (she has been Anita in Wonderland before and knows that these things happen) but wondered a little why. Told her I didn't know. Had her in mind. And she does like maple leaves. Add to this a dancer, shining with a beautiful soul, and the result is settled with deep roots.