This is my personal favorite illustration… the one that took the longest, and the only one with a bit of a ghost story. It’s inspired by a poem written in the 1930s by Ben T Clouston, a resident of Nelsonville, Ohio, about his niece Judith Ann, whom he described as a “busy little wren” for tucking her childhood treasures into a jar.
I felt drawn to the poem, and after many hours of research, I was able to track down Judith Ann, who still had that very same jar, filled with the memories of her childhood. The one mystery? A small wren feather resting on top… one she swore hadn’t been there the last time she looked.
Product Details: This listing is for a print of my original work. Printed on high quality watercolor paper with archival ink. Watermark will not appear on your print. Each print is hand signed, giving it a unique touch.
Shipping details: Prints will be packaged in a protective cellophane sleeve with backing board, and shipped to you in a sturdy mailer. Orders are shipped First Class via USPS within 2 business days of initial order.
HEAR THE STORY BEHIND THIS ILLUSTRATION
Year created: 2024
Copyright Nora Steele 2026
Images may not be reproduced, resold or used in any form without written consent. This listing is for print only, frame is not included.
This is my personal favorite illustration… the one that took the longest, and the only one with a bit of a ghost story. It’s inspired by a poem written in the 1930s by Ben T Clouston, a resident of Nelsonville, Ohio, about his niece Judith Ann, whom he described as a “busy little wren” for tucking her childhood treasures into a jar.
I felt drawn to the poem, and after many hours of research, I was able to track down Judith Ann, who still had that very same jar, filled with the memories of her childhood. The one mystery? A small wren feather resting on top… one she swore hadn’t been there the last time she looked.
Product Details: This listing is for a print of my original work. Printed on high quality watercolor paper with archival ink. Watermark will not appear on your print. Each print is hand signed, giving it a unique touch.
Shipping details: Prints will be packaged in a protective cellophane sleeve with backing board, and shipped to you in a sturdy mailer. Orders are shipped First Class via USPS within 2 business days of initial order.
HEAR THE STORY BEHIND THIS ILLUSTRATION
Year created: 2024
Copyright Nora Steele 2026
Images may not be reproduced, resold or used in any form without written consent. This listing is for print only, frame is not included.