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Hansel & Gretel

October 30, 2018

Hansel & Gretel

Getting into that spooky, Halloween mood with this classic from the Brothers Grimm. They sure know their stuff when it comes to these types of stories, and I love them dearly for it!! Vegan Caramel Apples, here I come!

and…

Of all the things in this painting that I love:

  • A ginormous witch with the most spindly, bony arms

  • & that expression on the gingerbread man’s face.

It’s enough to make an artist proud, for sure.

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Apple Dog

September 8, 2017

Apple Dog   11"x14"   watercolor on paper

A painting I did of my brother and his sweet black dog Molly- her favorite treats are apples. This is precisely how I wanted to capture them forever, singing to one another, and sharing in one of their famous adventures.

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Sneak Peek: Apple Dog

September 7, 2017

Just a corner of a surprise I made for my brother, featuring his dog and our loyal friend Molly. 

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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!

 

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You're the Apple of My Eye

January 27, 2017

You're the Apple of My Eye   11"x14"  watercolor on paper

This happy trio has spent the afternoon in the apple orchard, picking apples, reading, taking the occasional photograph, and (as the evidence of blankets and baskets would suggest) enjoying a hearty picnic lunch. There really is no sweeter way to pass a day than this.

On this cold and wintery January day, I am most certainly with them in my heart of hearts.

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Picnics in Winter

January 16, 2017

The beginnings of things.

Also, my thoughts are officially on spring now thanks to this fun little picnic taking place.

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Autumn Wishes

November 19, 2016

Happy wishes being made on the last dandelion of autumn. This was just the best of autumns, and I am wishing for the autumns to come to be just like this years.

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags autumn, wishes, wish, apples, apple, foliage, fruit, floral, raccoon, woodland, surreal, cute, whimsical, whimsy, sweet, animals in clothes, fall, leaves, food, illustration, painting, illustrator, paint, drawing, draw, sketch, mixed media, watercolor, watercolour, water color, color, nursery, kids, children, nature, wildlife, dream, dreamer, day dream, day dreamer, make a wish, vintage, victorian, animals, dandelion, tree, November, fairy tale, storybook, kid lit, kid lit art, charming, anthro, anthropomorphic, november, surrealism, wreath, garland, design, graphic design, character, character design, rustic, botany, botanical, watercolor illustration, multimedia, Gretchen Ellen Powers
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Thanksgiving Friends

November 18, 2016

Getting ready for the holiday where we are thankful. Thankful for friends and family. Of course, there's always reason to give thanks when making a new friend like these two little critters.

I personally am enjoying these many feeling-thankful-thoughts. Hope you are getting the chance to spend some time counting your blessings this week too.

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