Pen Sketch Possum

Another quick pen sketch done last month. I used a photo of a Brush Tailed Possum I took while on a weekend trip with a dear friend in 2009 as a reference.

Years ago, we rented in an old house, in an old suburb that was becoming popular again. So, as the developers were knocking down the homes around us, ours became a  magnet for all the creatures they displaced.

Noisy little critters I might add. I cant even begin to describe the horrible sound they make when they fight among themselves. Scared the life out of me the first time I heard it.

By the time we had to move, there were five living in various places in our roof and garage. No small thing, considering they are solitary, and territorial by nature.

There was a small entry area at the back door, overhung with branches, where we started feeding the little female, fruit. Bananas and sultanas were a favorite.

Much to our delight, she would come down and take our offerings from our fingers. She even let me touch her one day. I've never in my life felt anything, so thick and soft as her coat.

Of course, in the end that house was redeveloped too, and I still wonder what became of all those Possums.