The Hans Christian Andersen moment

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The Hans Christian Andersen Moment

- Page 17 of my new sketchbook project: 

The Secret Garden

SIZE: 14,8 x 21 cm

PAPER: CANSON® SAUNDERS WATERFORD® Art Book 300g/m² cold pressed

2026 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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"Just living is not enough," said the butterfly,

"one must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower."

This beloved line comes from his 1861 fairy tale titled simply "The Butterfly". It explores the idea that simply existing isn't fulfilling; true life requires joy (sunshine), independence (freedom), and beauty (a little flower). You can read the full, original text of this classic tale on the Hans Christian Andersen Center website.

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then you'll spread your wings

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THEN YOU'LL SPREAD YOUR WINGS 

SIZE: 12 in. x 18 in. - 30,5 x 45,5 cm

PAPER: CANSON MOULIN DU ROY COLD PRESSED 300g/m² 

COLORS: DANIEL SMITH extra fine watercolors

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"Summertime
And the living is easy

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One of these mornin's
You're gonna rise up singin'
Then you'll spread your wings
And take to the sky

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George Gershwin and Dubose Heyward, Porgy and Bess  

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