Have You Put the Chickens to Bed? A Little Nonsense and a Lot of Imagination

Have you put the chickens to bed? And what on earth might happen if you haven't?

Have You Put the Chickens to Bed? is a wonderfully whimsical, one-of-a-kind artwork combining an original nonsense rhyme with collage and traditional printmaking techniques.

I wrote the absurd little rhyme myself and then set about illustrating it, experimenting with different printing processes and bringing the words to life through images, colour and texture.

I have always loved the way nonsense poetry can turn the world upside down. It encourages us to question the obvious, invent impossible stories and rediscover the wonderfully uninhibited imagination of childhood.

This playful artwork invites you to read, look, wonder and perhaps invent a few stories of your own. There is no need for everything to make perfect sense. Sometimes the greatest pleasure lies in the unexpected!

With its combination of poetry, illustration and handmade printmaking, Have You Put the Chickens to Bed? would make a delightful addition to a child's bedroom, nursery, reading corner or the home of anyone who appreciates a little absurdity.

And perhaps it might even encourage the children to put the chickens to bed!

An entirely unique handmade artwork

Unlike a conventional edition of prints, this artwork is completely unique. I created it using collage and a combination of printmaking techniques, allowing the different elements to come together in a playful, imaginative composition.

There is only one original.

Artwork details

• Original, one-of-a-kind mixed media print

• Techniques: Collage and various traditional printmaking methods

• Original nonsense rhyme written by the artist

• Size: 59 × 42 cm

• Entirely handmade

• Unframed

Your artwork will be sent carefully wrapped in protective tissue paper and securely packaged in a cardboard tube. I recommend professional framing to protect the work and beautifully present it in your home.