Conversations with a Caterpillar

Amy and I are eagerly awaiting Padma's arrival and we've been fortunate enough to have me Mum travel up for the event. She and Amy have been hard at work painting Padma's room and it's looking grand.

Tonight I began working a bit on the mural that we'll be hanging above Padma's crib. The room's overall theme is Alice in Wonderland (for which Mum made a sweet toy box featuring the White Rabbit -- need to post a pic).

Here's the sketch/color rough, the final piece will be 110"w x 30"h: