They tried pulling…
each in their own way,
quiet and determined.
The gumdrop shifted just a little—
then settled back into place.
This part of The Night the Gumdrop Fell unfolds slowly, beginning with broad, flowing washes of color that move freely across the paper. As the painting develops, the details begin to emerge—delicate wings, small gestures, and the quiet effort of three tiny figures, each trying something different.
The movement is subtle.
The change is small.
But something is happening.
🎨 Watercolor on cotton paper
🌙 Part of the Gumdrop Fairy story series
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