Chimerical Rabbit

by Kelley Hensing

The inspiration for this drawing came from an article I read about an x-ray that was taken of a curious statue. The transparent imagery confirmed the suspicion, that the figure’s mouth contained actual human teeth. Out of this idea evolved my concept for an image that was a simultaneous view of the inside and out, while thematically creating a puzzle of nature.

See additional pictures below to view the final framed drawing. The frame is antique and made of thin brass, imprinted with tiny flowers. The glass is in good condition other than a few small nicks, and I wanted to keep the original for it’s nice slight bubble curve. I also kept the original backing, which is aged black velvet with easel stand. The piece can hang on the wall or stand on a table.

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Kelley Hensing

Kelley creates new pieces every month! Feel free to contact her for a current list of work available from the studio.

Bio: Kelley is inspired by the mysterious. She grew up in a house by the woods surrounded by animals and wilderness, so many of her themes bring together strange nature, mortality and spirituality. Using archetypes of characters from folklore and myth as well as her own stories, she enjoys portraying unusual tales that symbolize our hopes and fears.

Kelley earned her MFA from the School of Visual Arts and her BFA from the Rhode Island School of design. Her favorite mediums are oils on wood and pencil on paper, and she loves to create her work by hand. Her favorite genres range from gothic and steampunk to classic fantasy and legends. Traveling is her only other passion equal to a career in art and is a vital component in inspiring her work.