Iolanthe is questing! Episode 1: "Ahoy mateys! Kreeft is landlocked today, and will be guiding your way! Artsy farsty art is what we'll be looking at today, rolling with the hoi polloi and like a rock gathers no moss, we'll be rolling along and along. There's plenty to see, look, a squirrel! Oh my, look at that cute tail! Where was I? Oh yes, art. Yes, it's all about art today. A hedgehog, too? Why, isn't this the cutesiest tootsiest widdle thing? What? Can we begin the tour? Why, of course! And what are we touring today? ART? In an art gallery, why, of course it's art! Who's the guide? ME? Heh heh heh, of course it's me I was just seeing if you were paying attention!
All right, let's go!"
Whilst looking round the Art Gallery, you meet glowy.
You shook paws with glowy the Black Feisty Fox. You both received one silver mole!
Iolanthe is questing! Episode 2: "Birdbath is an exquisite example from one of our most prolific and talented artists here at Musee d’Art de Cannelle!" Kreeft explained, as Iolanthe and the tour group moved in for a closer look. "Such beautiful brushwork! Such attention to detail!" Kreeft cried, waving his claws around enthusiastically.
Iolanthe would love to get a better view, but those lobster claws are getting a little too close for comfort!
Whilst looking round the Art Gallery, you meet unie.
You shook paws with unie the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. You both received one silver mole!
Iolanthe is questing! Episode 3: "The simple title Melodies seems quite suitable to this piece, making one wish to join in to the music the lovely young woman is hearing, yet the counterpoint of the cat reminds us that we must all march to the tune of a different drummer," Kreeft dramatically exclaimed.
Iolanthe appreciated the enlightening descriptions, but sometimes it is nice to just look and enjoy...
Whilst looking round the Art Gallery, you meet Arthur.
You shook paws with Arthur the Midnight Happy Dragon. You both received one silver mole!
Iolanthe is questing! Episode 4: "Portal to Another World is an elegant example of fantasy art" Kreeft declares dramatically, claws waving.
Iolanthe admires the painting, but wishes Kreeft would be more careful, those claws are sharp!
Whilst looking round the Art Gallery, you meet Scott.
You shook paws with Scott the Scottie dog. You both received one silver mole!
Iolanthe is questing! Episode 5: "Entitled Attic Teddies, this composition by one of PnF's many talented artists is very popular" Kreeft explains.
Iolanthe thinks it's a fun piece, and takes some time to admire it before moving on...
Whilst looking round the Art Gallery, you meet Tickity Boo.
You shook paws with Tickity Boo the Ragdoll Kitten. You both received one silver mole!
Iolanthe is questing! Episode 6: Kathy’s Autumn Reflections is a fine example of this PnF artist’s mastery of colours and hues! This beautiful scene perfectly encapsulates the beauty of a PnF autumn, and also reflects it back at the viewer in its clear, still waters! With autumn just around the corner in PnF Land, Iolanthe is delighted to receive such a beautiful scene to use in the weekly art challenge!
Whilst looking round the Art Gallery, you meet Toby.
You shook paws with Toby the Walleroo. You both received one silver mole!
Iolanthe is questing! Episode 7: The Exploration transports us back to an early, more primitive time, but there's nothing primitive about this gem! Done with great finesse, it tells the story of early exploration of the rolling seas and the work needed to navigate. Hard work and camaraderie paid off, and the pilgrims planted the flag in many foreign lands.
Whilst looking round the Art Gallery, you meet Astra.
You shook paws with Astra the Stardust Unicorn. You both received one silver mole!
Iolanthe is questing! Episode 8: Kreeft stands back to give Iolanthe and the tour group plenty of time to admire one of the Musee's more psychedelic fantasy art renditions. As it is almost lunch time, the only fantasy this art is currently evoking in Iolanthe is the fantasy that the huge foil wrapped chocolate Easter egg is real, and that Iolanthe can gobble it all up!
Whilst looking round the Art Gallery, you meet Icy.
You shook paws with Icy the Playful Penguin. You both received one silver mole!
Iolanthe is questing! Episode 9: Lava Lamp is a beautifully executed artwork by one of PnF's talented artists! The bobbly aquarium floor and aquarium plants are reminiscent of a lava lamp, and the little fish resemble blobs that have broken away from the floor to gently float upwards...
Whilst looking round the Art Gallery, you meet Rex.
You shook paws with Rex the Brown Lovable Labrador. You both received one silver mole!
Iolanthe is questing! Episode 10: Iolanthe is chuffed to receive a print of Maria's Whispering Trees! This colourful landscape delivers a conservation message for the viewer, from the ageless Grandmother Trees. Please care for and renew our PnF forests, so that they will be here for generations of pets to enjoy into the future!
Whilst looking round the Art Gallery, you meet Julian.
You shook paws with Julian the Brown Funky Monkey. You both received one silver mole!
Iolanthe is questing! Episode 11: The sweet simplicity of a shared celebration, combined with the magic of a unicorn's laughter, creates a piece that's both uplifting and calming.
Whilst looking round the Art Gallery, you meet Ringo.
You shook paws with Ringo the Black Feisty Fox. You both received one silver mole!
Iolanthe is questing! Episode 12: Amusement Park is a delight to any pop art fan, showcasing the fun and adventure to be had in everyone's favourite pet game. Come join the fun!
Whilst looking round the Art Gallery, you meet Sam.
You shook paws with Sam the Midnight Happy Dragon. You both received one silver mole!
Iolanthe is questing! Episode 13: Kreeft proudly unveils the next work of art to Iolanthe and the tour group! This family portrait encapsulates the hope for the future which young pet parents feel, as they are drawn closer together in their shared vigil awaiting the arrival of their first offspring...
Whilst looking round the Art Gallery, you meet Fleabane.
You shook paws with Fleabane the Green Happy Dragon. You both received one silver mole!
Iolanthe is questing! Episode 14: "The simple title Sunflowers in a Vase seems quite suitable to this piece," Kreeft dramatically exclaims.
Iolanthe appreciates the enlightening descriptions, but sometimes it is nice to just look and enjoy...
Whilst looking round the Art Gallery, you meet Alex.
You shook paws with Alex the Midnight Happy Dragon. You both received one silver mole!
Iolanthe is questing! Episode 15: Sparkly White Lace Dress From the Pauli Hoh collection
This gorgeous embroidered lace dress is perfect for any special occasion when you need to feel and look like a princess. The delicate pattern is stitched onto an illusion base, forming the appearance of appliqué. The empire waist bodice is adorned with iridescent rainbow gemstones to give the dress that extra special sparkle. Our very own PnF fairy godmother guarantees that the magic definitely won’t wear off at midnight!
Whilst looking round the Art Gallery, you meet Lavender.
You shook paws with Lavender the Green Beautiful Unicorn. You both received one silver mole!
Iolanthe is questing! Episode 16: "This untitled masterpiece is a fine example of multimedia" Kreeft explains.
Iolanthe and the rest of the tour group begin to discuss their thoughts on what the picture means, and Kreeft has a hard time getting them to focus on the next picture. Kreeft mutters "tourists!" as he finally gets the tour moving again...
Whilst looking round the Art Gallery, you meet ****.
You shook paws with **** the Arctic Feisty Fox. You both received one silver mole!
Iolanthe is questing! Episode 17: Iolanthe takes a moment to appreciate the dramatic character of this next painting, Dark Dreams as Kreeft shares some fascinating facts about it's history.
Whilst looking round the Art Gallery, you meet Alexander.
You shook paws with Alexander the Black Feisty Fox. You both received one silver mole!
Iolanthe is questing! Episode 18: Kreeft directs the attention of Iolanthe's tour group toward the next masterpiece awaiting their appreciation. Iolanthe takes one look and blinks, because Iolanthe is seeing an awful lot of yellow, which is pretty bright and sunny...but...all of that yellow is making Iolanthe feel somewhat jaundiced! So Iolanthe makes an instant decision to sign up for the Dry September movement, and join a gym, for the sake of Iolanthe's liver and for Iolanthe's overall health and well-being! Iolanthe is pretty certain that most of the hares in this art are thinking the same thing, because they seem to be heading in the same direction...?
Whilst looking round the Art Gallery, you meet Mia.
You shook paws with Mia the Grey Playful Kitten. You both received one silver mole!
Iolanthe is questing! Episode 19: Iolanthe jumps up and down with glee upon being gifted a print of Syan's Eagle on the Wing, a beautiful landscape oil painting evoking feelings of peace and tranquility, and a sense that all is well in the PnF world! The warm hues in the sunrise are softened by the mist rising off the water, the stillness broken only by the slow glide of a watchful eagle.
Whilst looking round the Art Gallery, you meet blue sunshine.
You shook paws with blue sunshine the Midnight Happy Dragon. You both received one silver mole!
blue sunshine gave you 1 "Syan's Eagle on the Wing"
Iolanthe is questing! Episode 20: "Girl With a Fish is an excellent example of realism" Kreeft explains stiffly. Iolanthe can tell that his little lobster heart is not in it as he describes the scene. Maybe the fish was a friend of his?
Whilst looking round the Art Gallery, you meet Astra.
You shook paws with Astra the Stardust Unicorn. You both received one silver mole!
Iolanthe is questing! Episode 21: Kreeft points to Pictures Within Pictures, creatively done by an up and coming artist at the Musee. "One can only imagine laying your head upon your pillow and dreaming of a birthday party, and conjuring up these delightful presents".
Whilst looking round the Art Gallery, you meet Miss Pink.
You shook paws with Miss Pink the Stardust Unicorn. You both received one silver mole!
Iolanthe is questing! Episode 22: One simply cannot look at this and not begin to use that deep, booming inner voice of ONE! ONE..........eh heh heh............ TWO! TWO! ...... eh heh heh............
Art doesn't always have to be serious and deep thinking, sometimes art for the sake of art to be enjoyed is enough, as proven here.
Whilst looking round the Art Gallery, you meet Baile Átha Cliath.
You shook paws with Baile Átha Cliath the Green Happy Dragon. You both received one silver mole!
Baile Átha Cliath gave you 1 "Amethyst Gem" size 7
Iolanthe is questing! Episode 23: So Kreeft is in full tour guide mode. He asks Iolanthe and the group what they see here. One pet sees flowers first. Another sees a cross. Another sees a grave. Another sees "hope for the future" in the rainbow around a memorial. Iolanthe asks Kreeft what this really is? Kreeft replies that this is art, so it is whatever it makes you see, think or feel. Thanks a lot, thinks Iolanthe, none the wiser! Mostly what Iolanthe sees, thinks and feels is pink, which would be perfect, if Iolanthe even liked pink?
Whilst looking round the Art Gallery, you meet Spark.
You shook paws with Spark the Arctic Feisty Fox. You both received one silver mole!
Iolanthe is questing! Episode 24: Kreeft explains to Iolanthe and the tour group that this piece of contemporary pop art, entitled A Slug's Life was created by one of PnF's up and coming artists. Iolanthe is a little disconcerted by this art, primarily because it reminds Iolanthe of a television commercial for throat lozenges...
Whilst looking round the Art Gallery, you meet Jesse.
You shook paws with Jesse the Green Beautiful Unicorn. You both received one silver mole!
Iolanthe is questing! Episode 25: After viewing all of the inspiring works in this section of Musee d’Art de Cannelle, Iolanthe is feeling a little sad to have to return to a gourd house that looks exactly the same as every other gourd house in PnF Land, which is not terribly exciting...because if you've seen one gourd house, you've seen them all!
But suddenly Iolanthe stumbles upon a quaint cottage, which looks very similar to one in a Monet masterpiece....
"A present for me?" asks Iolanthe, hardly daring to hope!
Whilst looking round the Art Gallery, you meet Maisy.
You shook paws with Maisy the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. You both received one silver mole!