Splitting Hares! by Rose-Mary Hagger

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Love this trio ... you are a master of emotional eyes!

Dear Heather, they just turn out that way! Thank you for your lovely comments, much appreciated and encouraging!

This is lovely Rose, super painting.

Thank you Stephen, too kind!

A tricky problem for these lovely hares - I agree with Heather about the eyes!

Dear Anne, they certainly have some debating to do. Will probably require an extraordinary meeting! Ha!, ha!, ha!. Thank you for your kind comments.

Hi Rose- Mary, I love the way you paint eyes on people and animals they are so bright. Lovely Hares painting.

Dear Gillian, thank you very much for your kind words!. Much appreciated indeed!

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29/07/2026
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Sometimes a painting takes on a mind of its own! I wanted to capture the energy of three wild hares using loose, wet-on-wet washes balanced with quick dry-brush marks for their fur. As it unfolded, a little story emerged: the middle hare secured the carrot, while the other two are quietly calculating their next move. Hence the title—Splitting Hares!

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Rose-Mary Hagger

Hello! I started working as a complete beginner, primarily in watercolour, a few months ago, blending loose, wet-on-wet atmospheres with detailed glaze work for portraits, and natural subjects. Take a look around, leave a comment if you'd like, and feel free to say hi! ​For more frequent…

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