Invisible
2010 - 11"x12" Acrylic, graphite, charcoal, on wood.
Finished with three coats of Krylon Kamar Varnish #1312
(Private Collection - New Mexico)

October 13, 2010

Mouse had a terrible dream last night. He seeks advice from the two-headed pygmy giraffe.

Two-Headed Giraffe
What seems to be troubling you today?

Mouse
(frantic, distressed, rambling endlessly)
I had another bad dream last night.
A giant rat took my cheese and ate it!
This walking eyeball with a serpent's tongue kept following me around.
I was running as fast as I could and tripped over a fish with legs that had really sharp teeth .....

Two-Headed Giraffe
(impatiently interrupts mouse)
You need need to slow down and relax.
Have you been taking your medication?

Mouse
(rambling continues)
Yes, but only the blue pills.
Here's the really weird part.
I couldn't feel my tail, and when I turned around it wasn't there.
Then I realized I couldn't see my body, or my feet, .....

Two-Headed Giraffe
(interrupting mouse)
I see.
Another invisible dream.
Do you remember what we talked about last time?

Mouse
(brief pause, followed by more rambling)
Yes, but I couldn't find my pencil.
The giant rat probably took it with the cheese.
And I don't think your idea will work anyway.
What if I re-draw my tail and make a mistake?
There's no eraser on the pencil.
How can I even hold the pencil if I'm ...

Two-Headed Giraffe
(interrupting mouse)
That's all the time we have for today.
Take your medication, find your pencil, and everything will be fine.

 

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