This image depicts a scene from the animated shorts called Amby & Dexter.
Characters: The two tiny, bespectacled figures are Amby (female) and Dexter (male), who are essentially animated hands.
Origin: These shorts aired as interstitials on Nick Jr. in the late 1990s, created by Paul Fierlinger.
Theme: The name "Amby & Dexter" is a play on "ambidexterity," reflecting their ability to use both hands skillfully as they solve problems without speaking.
Scene: In this specific scene, Dexter is shown wielding an oversized pencil, while Amby is near a large watercolor palette, suggesting they are engaging in an artistic endeavor.