McLurcher™ Surprise captures the exact moment a peaceful Highland ramble goes wrong. A distinguished gentleman in a tweed jacket, tartan kilt and feathered tam o’shanter is mid-stride on a heather-covered hillside, arms flung out and eyes wide, as a shaggy white lurcher has quietly crept up behind him and seized the pleated hem of his kilt in its teeth. The dog’s tail is up, its paws are braced against the rocks, and its expression says it has no regrets whatsoever.
Everything about the scene is drawn with affection for the Scottish Highlands. Purple heather and golden grass spill across lichen-covered boulders, tall Scots pines frame the left of the picture, and a still blue loch glitters beneath a range of rolling mountains. On the slope behind the dog, a red stag looks on with calm and slightly smug interest, entirely unbothered by the commotion.
The detail rewards a second look: the red pompom and feather on the tam, the fur sporran, the green ribbed hose with red garter flashes, the sturdy leather walking boots and the tweed-clad rucksack swinging off his shoulder. The result is a warm, witty and vividly coloured illustration, full of movement and character.
McLurcher™ Surprise is part of the McLurcher™ Collection by Ellie White, with original artwork by Pippa. It is available in various formats, including greetings cards, postcards and fine art prints. It is ideal for birthdays, Burns Night, Father’s Day, retirements, get-well wishes, and anyone with a sense of humour, a love of Scotland or a soft spot for a naughty dog.