The Nutcracker based on the story of a young German girl who saves her beloved nutcracker doll Christmas gift from a mouse king,the nutcracker then transforms into a handsome prince. Part of my Fairytale ACEO series. Aceo Limited Edition Prints from my Website Completed with watercolor and watercolor pencils on 2'5 x 3'5 Arches Watercolor hotpress paper,2009. I haven't done an aceo in my fairytale series in a while and with Christmas coming up i thought it would be very fitting to illustrate "The Nutcracker" Fellow AW artist and friend jennifer blenkinsopp grandaughter Samantha was the model for this artwork :) thanks jen &samantha :) Hope you enjoy my version :) Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays to all :) ~Kat~