"Perhaps it was the rabbits that inhabited his childhood yard in Kittery, Maine, that made an indelible impression on the artist and now manifests itself in his illustrious career . The use of a bunny as a subject has a distinct and delightful charm of its own. Slonem takes a cue from a bunny's soft and independent character, usually one at a time in a portrait that convincingly accommodates tall, unruly ears and some long whiskers to boot. His are a line-up of fuzzy likenesses that are created quickly and forcefully with a clear sense of compassion and precision even though they are purposefully abstract. - Bruce Helander; From the Introduction to Bunnie s For the first time, Hunt Slonem's work appears as a collection in Bunnies , a remarkable ode to one of nature's most beloved and mythical creatures--the rabbit--who not only appears center stage in many children's fairy tales, stories, and Easter memories, but is also prominent in the Chinese zodiac. Bunnies contains a treasury of enchanting paintings that are at once pop-culture and fine art. With more than 200 four-color and black-and-white images, this unique compendium by a globally-acclaimed artist is at once exciting, unexpected, realistic, and abstract--sure to delight art connoisseurs and enthusiasts alike.