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We Three Sheep

5 x 5 inches, Oil on Board

A cute trio of white sheep doing what they do best...mowing the lawn.  I've told my husband more than once all we need is either a dairy cow or a few sheep to replace the gas mower.  While were at it, lets get a half dozen of Rhode Island Reds to de-bug our gardens and get eggs.  And let's get a couple of white ducks to attack the slugs and get a donkey for guard duty.  

Well even if he said yes, my neighbors would say NO!  So I'll paint my farm instead.

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