The Mad Tea Party – Original Watercolor by Karen Strum Cherchez La Femme I created the illustrations using

I created the illustrations using my signature lemon-headed characters and a fun

and a small loss at the top of the back panel

Modern Library catalog printed on reverse of jacket

I was a henna artist on Clearwater Beach for 8 years and at one point I held a license for permanent tattoos

The Mad Tea Party – Original Watercolor by Karen Strum Cherchez La Femme I created the illustrations usingThe Mad Tea Party is one of my favorite scenes from Alices Adventures in Wonderlandand not just for the quirky characters and nonsense dialogue. To me, it carries a powerful message about boundaries, respect, and the importance of standing up for yourself. In this original watercolor, I blended playful cartoon characters with intricate swirls inspired by my background in henna tattoo art. The whimsical chaos of the tea party is captured through bold