Very Empathetic Old Carved Folk Art Horse with Lovingly Mended Lower Leg folk art fence with the only challenge being

with the only challenge being picking a favorite pose and then fixing it in place with a couple of strategically placed little nails--under a knee or foot for example

) Plus this hand-colored litho frog swallowing a fly

but I do find myself gravitating to them more and more

or just pin it up

or perhaps Dutch to me

Very Empathetic Old Carved Folk Art Horse with Lovingly Mended Lower Leg folk art fence with the only challenge beingThis horse just called to me to become its caretaker, for a bit, or forever, either way. It feels like a proud old workhorse to me, with one foot very carefully, lovingly replaced along the way, ensuring its longevity and making it especially empathetic. With inset eyes (black painted wood I believe) and pronounced brows and nostrils, adding up to a very soulful looking face. And, as with lots of things this week especially it seems, much better in