{"title":"The making of 'Hetty and the Poppy'","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor the past several months I have been working on a very special project: a children's book centred around remembrance, symbolism and the enduring message of the poppy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story follows Hettie the Hedgehog, who finds herself with a poppy caught in her spines. Unsure what to do, she seeks help from the other creatures of the woodland, before finally learning the meaning and history behind the poppy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with any creative project, many more illustrations were created than could ultimately be included in the finished book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Some are early concept sketches, some are character studies and developmental pieces, while others are fully realised illustrations that were later removed as the story evolved and the manuscript was refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection offers a rare opportunity to own an original piece from the creation of Hettie's story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese artworks represent the creative journey behind the book — the ideas explored, the characters developed, the scenes reimagined, and the illustrations that helped to shape the final story. While these particular pieces will not appear in the published edition, each played a part in bringing Hettie's world to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery artwork in this collection is an original, one-of-a-kind piece. Once sold, it will not be reproduced or recreated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThank you for supporting both my artwork and this new chapter of my creative journey. I hope you enjoy exploring the story behind the story.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"577-original-polychromo-poppy-hog","title":"577 Original Polychromo  - 'Poppy Hog'","description":"\u003cp\u003e'Poppy Hog' Is an artwork by Dave H in his popular wildlife polychromo series, this one featuring a wee hedgehog. This is the artwork that planted the seed for Dave's 'Hetty and the Poppy' children's book project. It was the drawing that inspired Dave to explore the concept. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was created in Dave's easily recognisable style of muted backgrounds, contrasting with vibrant splashes of colour - in this instance provided by the poppy  flower and bud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an A3 sized polychromo on card. 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