The Mad Tea Party – Original Watercolor by Karen Strum Cherchez La Femme I wanted to capture both

I wanted to capture both the Gothic mystery and the rational heart of Conan Doyle’s classic

comic-book drama

hardcover copy of "The Cosen" by Chaim Potok which was published by Simon and Schuster

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 wanted to capture bothThe 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