Amy Crehore, the artist whose blog Little Hokum Rag offers a running record of the images that inspire her, has posted a first look at a new painting -- teasing us with just some details for now. One of the virtues of the Internet is allowing artists to share their productions in real time like this -- the paint on Crehore's canvas is probably not even dry yet. It's the virtual equivalent to a "visit to the artist's studio", always considered a privilege of the well-connected connoisseur.
[Update -- the whole painting has now been revealed on Crehore's site and it's really wonderful.]