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The Valentine

February 14, 2018

The Valentine,   watercolor on paper

These two young sweethearts are holding hands, the boy in snowshoes is steading the girl on her wobbly ice-skates. She's presenting him with her homemade valentine, and he has a little bouquet of flowers behind his back to surprise her with. 

Wishing you a LOVE-ly and Happy Valentine's Day!

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags happy Valentine's Day, valentine, valentine's day, st valentine, be my valentine, sweet, sweetheart, sweet heart, sweet hearts, sweethearts, cute, kids, kid lit, kid lit art, painting, watercolor, character, characters, character design, design, February, february 14, ice skates, skates, skating, winter, snow, heart, hearts, romance, love, love birds, love bird, snowshoes, snow shoes, pink, red, blue, vintage, retro, charming, cutie, whimsy, whimsical, nostalgic, fashion, puppy love, young love, coral, flower, flowers, floral, happy, fun, drawing, sketch, sketchbook, watercolors, watercolour, watercolor illustration, colored pencil, colored pencils, mixed media, paint, art, artwork, original, original painting, fantasy, fantasy art, home decor, artist, artsy, creative, illustration, illustrator, nature, wildlife, games, playing, play
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Cat's Unhappy Valentine's Day

February 13, 2018

Cat's Unhappy Valentine's Day   watercolor on paper

Sometimes you just don't feel like celebrating little cupids, hearts, and warm-fuzzy feelings. This grumpy cat knows just how you feel, and he's not gonna take it anymore.

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Happy Valentine's Day: Froggie Went a-Courtin'

February 14, 2017

Froggie Went a-Courtin'   8"x10"  watercolor & ink on paper

Miss Mousie has a pleasant surprise waiting for her outside of her front door. Froggie has come a calling for her hand, with a bouquet of waterlilies. It seemed so appropriate for a Valentine's theme, and being animals I couldn't help myself.

Wishing you a very Happy Valentine's Day- whether that means sharing the day with a sweetheart, a friend, family, a loyal pet, or extending some love to the natural world around us. Even if there might not be a frog outside your door with a bunch of posies, I hope today has a few special surprises for you as well! ♥ ❤ 

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags love, sweet, sweetheart, sweethearts, romance, marriage, wedding, frog, mouse, froggie, courting, country, amphibian, animals, mice, cute, animals in clothes, anthro, anthropomorphic, ink, watercolor, watercolour, happy, happy Valentine's Day, valentine, be mine, valentine's day, illustration, classic, illustrator, painting, art, character, characters, character design, song, verse, poem, music, surreal, whimsy, whimsical, nature, wildlife, woodland, mr, mrs, mr and mrs, bride, groom, bridegroom, friends, family, romantic, vintage, retro, children, kids, children's book, children's illustration, mixed media, paper, artwork, artist, kidlit, kidlitart, kid lit, kid lit art, picture book, creative, design, graphic design, pencil, drawing, bouquet, flowers, floral, flower, posies, flora, folk, folk tale, folk lore, nursery, nursery ryhme, rhyme, poetry, bee, bumble, bumble bee, door, home, house, front door, wood sorrel, pink, red, green, naturalist, naturalism, clover, rustic, courtship, wedding bells, wed, newly wed, newly weds, forest, tale, story, storybook, pen and ink, saint, saint valentine, st valentine, February, february 14, draw, sweetie, dear, i love my job
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Building Friendships

February 6, 2017

Building Friendships   12"x12"  watercolor & ink on paper

One of my favorite things about the winter is being able to sculpt a jolly being from all that snow. These clever kids have thought of all of the right ingredients for making a new friend and bring him to life! (Sequel illustration to follow shortly)

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags winter, snow, snowman, play, fun, playing, kids, children, kid lit, kid lit art, kidlit, kidlitart, picture book, children's book, children's illustration, Children's Art, painting, paint, watercolor, watercolour, ink, fox, rabbit, bunny, squirrel, rabbits, woodland, surreal, whimsy, cute, red fox, animals, animal, anthro, anthropomorphic, books, book, reading, winter wonderland, February, happy, charming, wildlife, sweet, nature, forest, woodland animals, nursery, boy, girl, water color, mixed media, illustration, illo, illustrator, art, artist, retro, vintage, rustic, friend, friends, friendship, building snowman, paper
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