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Bobby Brock

April 4, 2018

Bobby Brock   watercolor on paper

This is Bobby Brock. He's a shy young badger, but he's also a wonderful friend, and he loves to cloud-paint.

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags badger, woodland, animals, animal, brock, england, british, britain, great britain, sweet, friends, kids, children, childrens art, children's illustration, children's art, kid lit, kid lit art, kidlit, kidlitart, nature, wildlife, friendship, happy, spring, anthro, anthropomorphic, animals in clothes, fashion, vintage, retro, charming, whimsy, whimsical, springtime, Springtime, watercolor, watercolors, watercolour, watercolours, Bobby, boy, paper, illustration, illustrator, painting, art, artwork, original, original painting, traditional media, original artwork, fantasy, fantasy art, aquarelle, Gretchen Ellen Powers
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Simon Squirrel

April 3, 2018

Simon Squirrel   watercolor on paper

There's no nut he finds too tough to crack. To be sure, he's one smart squirrel.

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags squirrel, grey squirrel, cute, smart, nut, nerd, geek, geeky, nerdy, watercolor, watercolour, watercolors, illustration, illustrator, kid lit, kid lit art, art, artwork, artist, simon, paper, watercolours, aquarelle, drawing, sketch, sketchbook, childrens art, children's illustration, Children's Art, childrens illustration, woodland, woodland animals, forest, rustic, anthro, anthropomorphic, glasses, book worm, book nerd, plaid, genius, eccentric, blue, red, surreal, fantasy, fantasy art, charming, wildlife, animals, Animals In Clothes, Gretchen Ellen Powers, illo, character, character design, creative, blog, studio
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Spring Has Sprung

February 23, 2018

Spring Has Sprung    watercolor on paper

Thoughts of spring are blooming in my mind, and it has already sprung up in my heart. Something tells me that the Easter Bunny might just like a fancy little smock, so I painted one for her and handed her a bouquet. 

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags spring, bunny, rabbit, bunnies, cute, floral, flowers, blue, sweet, charming, whimsy, whimsical, kid lit art, art, artist, illustration, illustrator, painting, watercolor, mixed media, paper, pastel, drawing, scandinavian, nordic, hygge, happy, happy spring, easter, easter bunny, easter eggs, bouquet, woodland, classic, retro, Children's Art, children's illustration, flower, botanical, nature, anthro, surreal, fantasy art, fairy tale, storybook, girl, girly, nursery, childrens illustration, kid lit, Gretchen Ellen Powers, happy first of spring, first of spring, fashion, pink, print, wall art, decor, design, character, character design, garden, gardening, gardener, vegetarian, veggies, flower garden, tulips, tulip, graphic, graphic design, friendly, easter decor, Easter Bunny, Easter Sunday, springtime, Easter, Easter Eggs, happy easter, Happy Easter, cottontail, peter rabbit
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The Key to my Heart

December 8, 2017

The Key to My Heart   7"x7"  watercolor on paper

This little bird lass holds they key to her own heart in her beak, exposing it, vulnerable to give away to a sweet love bird. There are many different keys that open many different locks, unlocking someone's heart is the most precious treasure of all.

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags painting, watercolor, art, illustration, bird, original art, nature, wildlife, cute, feathers, friends, love, love birds, love bird, birds, flight, surreal, anthro, animals in clothes, winter, Christmas, December, November, paint, watercolour, watercolors, design, rustic, woodland, forest, whimsy, whimsical, charming, sweet, bride, wedding, woodland wedding, animals, artsy, creative, graphic design, mr, mrs, bridegroom, groom, hitched, romance, romantic, key, skeleton key, paper, Gretchen Ellen Powers, artist, illustrator, shop, Christmas Gifts, christmas present, present, gift, gift ideas

The Family Fox

August 31, 2017

The Family Fox   11"x14"  watercolor on paper

I just loved creating this for a family who commissioned me. Had the funnest time putting these wonderful personalities into fox men, women and children! You can see their great many interests, and hobbies represented, and I am sending many thanks to them for asking me to create this special house warming gift.

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The funnest fact about this entire piece? The new owner's last name is Fox!

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags fox, foxes, vixen, red fox, red foxes, cute, animals, Animals In Clothes, anthro, anthropomorphic, nature, wild, wild animals, exotic animals, exotic, exotic pets, farm, farmer, farming, sweet, family, paint, painting, process, painting process, watercolor, watercolors, watercolour, watercolor art, paper, friends, fun, summer, farm life, country, country life, country living, charming, whimsy, whimsical, fishing, hobbies, arts, crafts, ballerina, king, dress up, kids, kid lit art, kid lit, kidlit, kidlitart, artist, art, artsy, artwork, fine art, original, original art, aquarelle, woodland, surreal, fairy tale, storybook, tractor, countryside, vintage, retro
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Hopper

August 25, 2017

Hopper  watercolor on paper

Just a rabbit in his garden, defending it from thieving crows.

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags rabbit, bunny, farmer, garden, gardener, surreal, anthro, anthropomorphic, woodland, forest, nature, happy, fun, kids, children, art, artwork, illustration, painting, paint, watercolor, illustrator, artsy, watercolour, kid lit, kid lit art, picture book, Gretchen Ellen Powers, animals in clothes, summer, farm, farm fresh, veggies, vintage, retro, bunny rabbit, original, original art, gingham
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Scout

August 22, 2017

Scout   watercolor on paper

Scout is quite the little adventurer. He asked me for that skeleton key, and I gave it to him... Not certain of what he is going to use it for, but he sure did want it!!

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags chipmunk, animals, Animals In Clothes, key, skeleton key, scout, boy scout, adventure, explore, explorer, wanderlust, travel, woodland, forest, surreal, cute, whimsy, whimsical, sweet, fun, summer, back packing, hobo, vintage, retro, gingham, animals in clothes, anthro, anthropomorphic, summer fun, knap sack, kids, children, watercolor, watercolour, painting, illustration, kid lit, kid lit art, mixed media, picture book, design
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The Animal's Picnic

July 18, 2017

The Animal's Picnic    12"x12"  watercolor on paper

Summer get-togethers are the funnest, and this bunch has gathered 'round a mushroom cap for a feast of corn and ripe watermelon. Good things are always made that much better with friends. I hope your summer looks something like this (but if you are keeping company with a sweet little otter dressed in retro attire, please let me know, I'd love to tag along!)

Happy Summer!

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags animals, Animals In Clothes, otter, otters, rabbit, bunny, bunnies, rabbits, squirrel, red squirrel, raccoon, woodland animals, woodland, forest, mushroom, mushrooms, watercolor, animal, picnic, watermelon, cookout, cook-out, cook out, corn, painting, paint, illustration, illustrator, artwork, art, artist, artsy, friends, friendship, friendsgiving, happy, fun, play, pink, chef, retro, rustic, charming, sweet, cute, kids, children, paper, sailor, nautical, anthro, anthropomorphic, holiday, summer, summer fun, playing, food, foodie, feast, cooking, culinary, graphic design, nursery, aquarelle, water color
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Farmer O'Hare & Bonnie Bunny: Original

June 12, 2017

Farmer O'Hare & Bonnie Bunny   12"x10"  watercolor on paper

These two rabbit farmers are my favorites! If you'd like to see the on your walls, I just put them up in my shop. You can give them a home, here!

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags bunny, rabbit, garden, gardener, farm, farming, farm life, country, country living, country life, farmer, bunnies, rabbits, animals, animals in clothes, anthro, anthropomorphic, nature, children, kids, original, original art, paint, painting, watercolor, watercolour, aquarelle, photo, photography, photograph, veggies, vegetables, food, foodie, green, girl, boy, friends, hare, sweet, nursery, illustration, art, artwork, charming, whimsy, whimsical, surreal, illustrator, water color, home decor, wall art, artist, artsy, creative, design, graphic design, spring, summer, harvest, fall, autumn, carrots, organic, organic farming
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Shop update! Original Painting: Sweet William

June 7, 2017

Sweet William   8"x10"  watercolor on paper

Another original is up in my shop! I would think it could be great fun to catch a ride on a snail, and enjoy a happy garden tour at their leisurely pace...

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags original, original art, artsy, creative, nature, wildlife, snail, garden, fairy, fantasy, fantasy art, fairie, fairies, fairy tale, flowers, flower, floral, woodland, forest, surreal, whimsy, whimsical, cute, kids, boy, sweet william, watercolor, watercolour, illustration, painting, art, artwork, charming, pink, green, red, nursery, children, kid lit, kid lit art, mixed media, wall art, home decor, design, graphic design, photo, photograph, photography, flower fairy, storybook, gardening, florist, animals, anthro, vintage, retro, rustic, daffodil, children's art, picture book, shop, etsy, botanical, botany, plant, plants, victorian, adventure, butterfly, moth, travel
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Original Painting: An Afternoon of Hygge

June 5, 2017

An Afternoon of Hygge    8"x10" watercolor on paper

I'm making a few of my favorite paintings available for sale! You can purchase Hygge, here. 

These friends are looking forward to meeting you!

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags original, art, artwork, painting, hygge, illustration, home decor, children, kids, nursery, decor, design, graphic design, wall art, rustic, cottage, sweet, cute, animals, anthro, anthropomorphic, nature, wildlife, goat, ram, wolf, boy, girl, picnic, food, foodie, soup, winter, spring, fall, autumn, scandinavian, nordic, danish, denmark, surreal, friends, happy, sharing, vintage, retro, woodland, forest, friendsgiving, watercolor, original painting, watercolour, paper, original art, photo, photograph, photography, floral, flowers, studio, illustrator, artist, artsy, creative
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Farmer O'Hare & Bonny Bunny: The Morning Chores

May 28, 2017

Farmer O'Hare & Bonny Bunny: The Morning Chores   12"x10"  watercolor on paper

A glimpse into the charming country life of Farmer O'Hare & Bonny Bunny. I'm convinced there could be no sweeter homestead than theirs.

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags farmer, farm, garden, gardener, country, country life, country living, countryside, homestead, farm life, farming, farm fresh, organic, food to table, organic farming, green, chicken, chickens, hens, chicks, cow, milk, dairy, dairy cow, dairy farm, vintage, retro, nature, wildlife, happy, friends, hare, bunny, bunnies, rabbit, rabbits, homesteading, rustic, watercolor, watercolour, paper, drawing, draw, art, artwork, woodland, illustration, artist, artsy, ink, children's illustration, kid lit, kid lit art, surreal, paint, painting, illustrator, animals in clothes, anthro, anthropomorphic, chore, chores, doodle, nursery, fairy tale, storybook, jersey cow, design, graphic design, Gretchen Ellen Powers, original, originals, original art, original painting, creative, fun, spring, summer, roots, earth, morning, pink, kids, children
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Lion King

May 10, 2017

Another something sweet from the same project as my deer & mushrooms. It certainly looks like that crown suits him. 

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags king, royal, royalty, lion, jungle, surreal, crown, animals, Animals In Clothes, hat, lion king, art, illustration, black and white, black & white, b & w, graphite, grey, gray, grey scale, gray scale, artwork, illustrator, monochromatic, sketch, sketchbook, ink, pencil, draw, drawing, doodle, watercolor, watercolour, painting, paint, original, artist, artsy, creative, design, anthro, anthropomorphic, graphic design, decor, home decor, doodles, whimsy, whimsical, kids, kid lit, kid lit art, green, yellow, King, children, cute, sweet, picture book, nursery, boy, boys, fun, happy, fairy tale, storybook
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Feature: Taiwanese Educational Magazine

May 5, 2017

I was very honored to be approached by a Taiwanese magazine that circulates through the educational system, featuring art and inspiring people, places and things to inspire a future generation!

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags Taiwan, education, educational, feature, magazine, art, artwork, kids, children, illustration, artist, illustrator, animals, kid lit, kid lit art, children's illustration, animal, woodland, surreal, anthro, anthropomorphic, nature, cute, sweet, fox, rabbit, bunnies, golden retriever, retriever, dog, process, interview, three bears, 3 bears, goldilocks, happy, fun, believe, learning, learn, wip
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Farmer O'Hare

April 14, 2017

Farmer O'Hare   12"x10"  watercolor on paper

Farmer O'Hare and Bonnie Bunny are busy gathering and working in their garden.   

I've fallen in love with these two characters, and I can guarantee that you will be seeing a lot more of them in my coming work!

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags spring, rabbits, rabbit, bunnies, springtime, April, May, garden, flowers, gardening, bunny, easter, Easter Bunny, grow, growing, green, plant, plants, planting, vegetables, veggies, farm, farmer, girl, boy, illustration, painting, art, artwork, illustrator, watercolor, watercolour, water color, artist, artsy, paper, vintage, retro, overalls, bonnet, hare, cute, sweet, friends, work, work flow, friday, cabbage, carrots, happy easter, Easter Sunday, Easter Egg, whimsy, whimsical, woodland, surreal, charming, nature, wildlife, animals, animals in clothes, anthro, anthropomorphic, Gretchen Ellen Powers, picture book, childrens illustration, Children's Art, kid lit, kid lit art
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An Afternoon of Hygge

March 25, 2017

An Afternoon of Hygge   8"x10"  watercolor on paper

A simple practice of cozy. There's nothing like the comfort that can be found in the company of good friends and a warm bowl of hot soup.  

A Definition: Hygge: (noun) A Danish word for a quality of coziness (=feeling warm, comfortable, and safe) that comes from doing simple things such as lighting candles, baking, or spending time at home with your family: You can read more about Hygge here, through this fun article courtesy of The New Yorker.

Come to find out, I've been practicing this lifestyle since I was a child, I just never knew the word for it before now. 

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags hygge, comfort, art, illustration, painting, watercolor, watercolour, children, kids, bear, ram, sheep, wolf, girl, boy, kid lit, kidlit, kid lit art, kidlitart, nature, wildlife, danish, scandinavian, nordic, winter, cozy, coziness, happy, friends, soup, friendship, friend, love, green, red, food, foodie, tea, spring, march, paper, bread, knitting, sweater, clothing, animals, denmark, copenhagen, horns, hat, vintage, retro, charming, whimsy, whimsical, surreal, anthro, anthropomorphic, animals in clothes, woodland, forest, mountain, ink, floral, design, graphic, graphic design, illustrator, theme, party, dinner, supper, home
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Drawing Cozy

March 22, 2017

Something I have been busy working on lately that has a lot to do with coziness. Finished watercolor to follow.

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags ink, sketch, illustration, painting, wip, sneak peek, art, artwork, kid lit, kid lit art, children's art, children's illustration, children, kids, cute, sweet, hygge, scandinavian, danish, nordic, swedish, girl, boy, bear, ram, sheep, wolf, anthro, anthropomorphic, animals, animal, Animals In Clothes, wildlife, nature, woodland, home, house, cozy, coziness, comfort, friends, friendship, food, tea, sweaters, winter, spring, happy spring, happy first of spring, springtime, draw, drawing, pen and ink, sketchbook, progress, process, work in progress, linework, line art, soup, foodie, comfort food, mountain, denmark, forest, surreal, whimsy, whimsical, charming, bread, baking, cooking, knitting, picnic, vintage, rustic
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The Kindergardener Snake

March 11, 2017

The Kindergardener Snake   8.5"x11"  watercolor on paper

Here it is! The finished illustration I painted and designed for a guide on the Python computer programming language written by Mike Driscoll.

Since the subject of the project revolved around a vintage school house, mice, and a friendly snake, I titled the finished piece: The Kindergardener Snake. I had so much fun creating this little school house scene for a book on learning and teaching yourself a modern language!

 

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags python, computer, tech, programming, program, computer language, computer programming, techie, technology, snake, mouse, mice, animals, Animals In Clothes, anthro, anthropomorphic, sweet, cute, education, educational, teach, teaching, learn, learning, non fiction, kindergarten, school, non-fiction, nonfiction, how to, guide, book, literature, literary, diy, paint, painting, apple tree, apples, apple, vintage, woodland, rustic, whimsy, whimsical, nature, ink, drawing, illustration, illustrator, pen and ink, watercolor, watercolour, old fashioned, retro, kids, children, kid lit, kidlit, kid lit art, kidlitart, artist, artists on tumblr, friends, happy, language, languages, back to school, home work, school house, mixed media
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Book Cover: WIP #3

March 10, 2017

Almost done with this project, and I am very much loving the mice! I'll be posting the finished illustration for this fun book cover tomorrow!

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags illustration, art, painting, mice, mouse, woodland, nature, surreal, anthro, anthropomorphic, whimsy, whimsical, artwork, artist, illustrator, kid lit, kidlit, kid lit art, kidlitart, school, children, kids, Children's Art, children's illustration, graphic design, design, characters, animals, Animals In Clothes, sweet, cute, friends, education, editorial, editorial illustration, vintage, rustic, snake, python, computer, computer language, book, books, book cover, cover, cover art, study, wip, paint, watercolor, watercolour, water color, ink, drawing, sneak peek, process, palette, friend, school house, back to school, tree, apple tree, apples, photo, photography, school books, educational, learning, computer programming, how to, non fiction, non-fiction, nonfiction, commission, forest, retro, old fashioned, house, home
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Book Cover: WIP #2

March 9, 2017

The first soft, barely-there layers of color. I love this stage of the painting process!

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags python, python snake, book cover, book, literary, literature, cover, cover art, illustration, mice, paint, watercolor, watercolour, painting, brush, palette, wip, sneak peek, process, progress, studio, art, artwork, illustrator, computer, programming, language, languages, tech, techie, artist, mouse, children, school, animals, Animals In Clothes, anthro, anthropomorphic, nature, forest, wildlife, woodland, drawing, ink, kid lit, kidlit, kid lit art, kidlitart, surreal, animals in clothes, rustic, cute, sweet, whimsy, whimsical, charming, happy, editorial
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