"Most of the pictures I used were all taken before I was born, and it was a great way to learn about the past, " she said.

CNN: Connecting the past to present tougher than it looks

In all, she painted around 1, 000 pictures, most of which have been documented by enthusiasts in Bunnykins clubs that exist in half a dozen countries, including the United States and Australia.

ECONOMIST: Barbara Vernon Bailey | The