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Quentin Blake's, Our Friend's in the Country


  • The Sherborne Newland Sherborne UK (map)

Our Friends in the Country brings Blake’s figures into rural settings, endowing them with playful narratives and gentle companionship. While specific visuals may vary, the consistent use of watercolour and pen conjures delicate yet vivacious scenes – where every brushstroke is alive with possibility, seemingly embodying characters who have wandered in from a dream.

This series resonates with Blake’s long-standing fascination with placing unlikely companions in momentous yet tender encounters: from airborne conversations to whimsical birdwatching. These country friends echo his recurring themes of freedom, friendship, and quietly subversive wonder.

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