Illustration of Winnie The Pooh

Here are two of the most iconic creatures in literature, known through much of the world. We are familiar with the text, of course. Is that what makes this image so delightfully successful? Is it illustration, or is it indeed art – of a very special kind.

Age old questions, aren’t they?

Is it art, or is it craft?

Is it art, or illustration?

Illustration of Winnie The Pooh

*Listen to Marilyn Lightstone’s reading of this text: