5 x 7″ Ink and watercolor on paper
Goal: To create one piece of art each day for 365 consecutive days
Within the past two months or so, for some unknown reason, I have developed a slight fear of squirrels. This is a bit embarrassing for me to admit, as up until that time I found them to be much as I find the rest of the neighborhood animal kingdom – adorable and harmless.
When walking or jogging past them I worry they think I am scheming to steal their acorns. Because I feel rather certain that this is on their minds, my fear is they will turn to chase me in attempt to defend their coveted food. I am working hard to shake this ridiculous fear and even tried to sweet talk a baby squirrel out of the apartment hallway the other day – even though I was pretty certain the mom was probably close by, ready to pounce.
I’m confident that I will once again love the fluffy tailed rodents. I will start by convincing myself that they do not have a shared list expressing the following:
- Look cute and cuddly
- Pretend to be preoccupied with food gathering and playing
- Let them get close
- Attack
If you like squirrel’s or maybe don’t like squirrel’s and so would like to buy this piece, you can do so here.
Micah Richardson 
Squirrels can be a nuisance when they get into the house, as they turn everything upside down trying to find nuts.
But they’re built for fleeing rather than fighting, so unless you snatch a squirrel baby you should probably be OK…
Ha ha! I will not attempt any rescues then.