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Dog Days of Summer

August 18, 2020

What better way to spend the “Dog Days of Summer” than with your furry bff and expert digging-machine?!

Happy Summer memory making, they may be different than last summer, but that might make them all the more memorable in the years to come! Here’s to making them count!

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags summer, summer time, summer fun, August, dog, doggie, dog days, pet, pets, best friends, beach, sand, ocean, water, lake, summertime, art, artwork, artsy, artist, illustration, illustrator, picture book, picture book art, kid lit, kidlit, kid lit art, kidlitart, children, childrens, childrens illustration, childrens art, creative, design, character, seashell, sea shell, seaweed, vegan, sea life, seagull, sea gull, bird, birds, happy, fun, outdoors, nature, childhood, watercolor, watercolors, drawing, illustrators, illustrated, dog days of summer
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The Many Flavors of Friendship

August 12, 2020

“The Many Flavors of Friendship”

Friends come in many flavors, but each one is just as sweet! Here a happy lineup of friends, a furry friend, and some serious sweet tooth indulgence… Making for the perfect “Ice cream social butterflies”

“A friend loves at all times.” Proverbs 17:17

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags summer, ice cream, friendship, community, summer fun, fun, outdoors, sweet, sweet tooth, art, artsy, artist, artwork, kidlitart, kid lit, kidlit, kid lit art, diversity, kids, nursery, children, friend, friends, food, foodie, treats, cute, summertime, illustration, illustrated, illustrate, illustrations, illustrator, artists, watercolor, drawing, painting, original artwork
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Winter's Friends: Trimming the Tree

December 20, 2019

Trimming the tree with woodland friends. All is calm and all is bright. Merry Christmas, and may “God Bless us, every one”!!

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags Christmas, merry christmas, woodland, animals, cute, sweet, nursery, christmas tree, decorating, forest, surreal, magical, winter wonderland, magic, believe, happy Christmas, nature, fox, birds, girl, children, children's art, children's illustration, illustration, illo advent, illo, illustrator, artist, art, artwork, original art, painting
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Pink & Peonies

December 10, 2019

Winter bunnies and floral wreaths are swimming in my head!

P.S. All ducks should have the option of a green spotted head scarf for blustery days…

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags illo, illustration, botanical, nursery, nursery decor, decor, children's art, children's illustration, painting, paint, watercolor, floral, flowers, bunny, bunnies, rabbit, duck, baby, babies, girl, children, pink, peonies, peony, art, artwork, artist, illustrator, wreath, floral wreath, live painting, sweet cute, kid lit, cute, sweet, kid lit art, kidlit, kidlitart, picture book, picture book artist, winter, pastel, pastels
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Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol

December 5, 2019

Every December I read A Christmas Carol by the masterful Charles Dickens, there’s nothing, absolutely nothing to put you in the spirit like that classic tale of a cold heart turning warm.

“I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year. I will live in the Past, the Present, and the Future. The Spirits of all Three shall strive within me. I will not shut out the lessons that they teach!” - Charles Dickens - A Christmas Carol

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags charles dickens, A Christmas Carol, scrooge, humbug, ebenezer scrooge, classic, literature, quote, fiction, classic book, dickens, Charles Dickens, kid lit, kidlit, kid lit art, kidlitart, children's illustration, character design, illo, illo advent, illustration, illustrator, art, artist, artwork, christmas, merry Christmas, happy christmas, Gretchen Ellen Powers
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Anne of Green Gables

November 30, 2019

L. M. Montgomery was born this day, November 30th, 1874. So here’s my tribute to the author and her red-haired, free spirited, enthusiastic, optimistic, Anne of Green Gables!

“True friends are always together in spirit.” -Anne of Green Gables

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags Anne of Green Gables, L. M. Montgomery, author, classic, book, books, children's book, kid lit, kid lit art, children's illustrations, watercolor, paitning, painting, illustration, art, artwork, illustrator, classic book, children's classic book, literature, writer, nature, redhead, fox, picture, friends, adventure, travel, picture book, illo, artist, original artwork, original4, Gretchen Ellen Powers
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Hold On!

April 25, 2019

Whoooaa! Hold on there little mice! Oh the joys of miniature sized adventures.

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags illustration, illustrator, drawing, painting, mice, mouse, cute, kid lit, kid lit art, kidlit, kidlitart, artist, children's illustrator, children's illustrations, children's illustration, paintings, nature, whimsy, whimsical, sweet, friends, Gretchen Ellen Powers, spring, springtime, art, artwork, illo, artists, kidlit4climate, pretty, kids, children, children's art, childrens art, kids art, nursery, picture book artist, picture book illustrator
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Get Along Little Doggie

April 7, 2019

Get Along Little Doggie

Sometimes a little cowpoke has to give their trusty steed a good ol’ fashioned poke to get moseying along. Happy Trails!

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags west, western, out west, old west, cowboy, cowpoke, get along little doggie, cowgirl, cow girl, cowboy boots, cowboy hat, basset hound, hound, hound dog, let sleeping dogs lie, vintage, history, children, children's art, children's illustrator, children's illustrations, children's illustration, happy trails, trails, trail, wanderlust, travel, character design, drawing, art, artwork, artist, illustrator, kidlit, kidlitart, kid lit, kid lit art, Children's Art, flowers, flower, mosey, mosey along, best friends, dog, doggie, puppy, pup, man's best friend, girl, girls best friend, girl power, girlboss, girl boss
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Batter Up

March 28, 2019

“Batter Up”

I probably would watch sports if it looked anything like this…

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags batter up, baseball, little league, base ball, play, playing, active, sport, sports, kids sports, school sport, school sports, outdoors, outside, outdoor, rabbit, fox, raccoon, raccoons, rabbits, bunny, bunnies, bunny rabbit, vintage, vintage baseball, vintage sports, retro sports, baseball uniform, uniform, fence, yard, whimsy, whimsical, sweet, friends, team, team work, team players, player, players, pitcher, batter, catcher, sand lot, sandlot, the sand lot, illustration, illustrator, painting, paint, art, artwork, artist, picture book illustrator, children's illustrator, children's illustrations, children's illustration, kid's art, kidlit, kidlitart, kid lit, kid lit art, character design, design, nature, fun, animals, summer fun, summer, summer sport, summer sports, Gretchen Ellen Powers, ESPN
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Book Cover: Little Women

March 8, 2019

The month of March has me thinking of these strong, independent, and loving March sisters. I have and always will love Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel “Little Women”

So as the strong March winds blow, cuddle in with the March’s adventures and fall in love with their family, as I have.

p.s. It’s no surprise that Jo is my favorite. Hands down. No contest. Just saying.

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This being the month of March, I thought it was the perfect time to illustrate the famous March sisters of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel Little Women. This story has always been full of happy, fond memories for me, even as a little girl gathered around my grandmother’s living room, all of the women and even the little women of my happy family, watching the story unfold of the 1994 version.

Of course the book was always on the shelf as well, and waiting for me to grow and read it. Which I did as a young woman.

And yes, I do identify with Jo March the most. I do picture myself as her. And I’m not even going to hide that she is my favorite. I love Jo.

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags louisa may alcott, alcott, little women, illustration, illo, illustrator, painting, art, artwork, book illustration, book cover, literature, classic, march, Jo March, Little Women, author, writer, sister, sisters, girl power, girl boss, March, kid lit, kid lit art, kidlit, kidlitart, Gretchen Ellen Powers, author illustrator, character design, graphic design, editorial illustration, typography, design, pink, pretty in pink, spring, girls, girl, women, woman, the future is female, sweet, pretty, feminine, mother, daughter, mother and daughter, family, friends, victorian, retro, vintage, classical, fashion, fashion illustration, fashion design, vintage clothing, clothing, ootd, outfit, dress, dresses, international women day, iwd, womens day, internartionalwomenday, internationalwomensday, IWD 2019, IWD2019
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Sew Much Love

February 12, 2019

I’ll be the first to admit I am a member of the “Wear Your Heart on Your Sleeve” club. Just like this little wolf and loving motherly owl. So I’m in good company!

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags valentine, valentine's day, happy Valentine's Day, be my valentine, be mine, love, romance, sweet, sweet hearts, mother, child, children, kids, kid lit, kid lit art, painting, illustration, pink, heart, hearts, whimsy, whimsical, cute, love you, I love you, wolf, owl, cub, barn owl, blush pink, valentine's card, valentine card, vintage, retro, baby wolf, baby, sailor, motherly, parent, parents, parenthood, family, friends, february, february 14, cub scout, sew, sewing, stitch, needlework, badge, heart on your sleeve, sleeve, sewing kit, children's illustrations, children's illustration, children's illustrator, kidlit, kidlitart, wolf badge, endearing, illo, paintings, original, original art, fairytale, fairy tale, storybook, make believe, Gretchen Ellen Powers, charming, animals, animals in clothes, lovely, art, artwork, artsy, creative, character, character deisng, character design, design, graphic design, holiday
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Little Red Riding Hood in Winter

January 27, 2019

Little Red Riding Hood in Winter

Winter nights are magical like fairy tales… Mixed together you have Red Riding Hood and her deer friend.

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags brothers grimm, grimm, grimm bros, fairy tales, fairy, fairie tales, red, red riding hood, little red riding hood, children's book, children's story, storybook, fairytale, fairy tale, winter, snow, deer, reindeer, antlers, woodland, forest, surreal, whimsy, whimsical, painting, paint, illo, illustration, illustrator, arti, artist, artwork, original, character, character design, cute, sweet, girl, blue, scandinavian, scandi, hygge, cozy, ride, riding, story, kids, kid lit, kid lit art, kidlitart, picture book illustrator, children illustrator, children's illustrator, art, original artwork, classic book, book, children's books
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A Little Help From Your Friends

January 6, 2019

Here’s to a new year, and to those near and dear, who help us reach our aspirations, goals and dreams!

Happy Twenty Nineteen, everyone!

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags 2019, new year, kids, cute, dog, puppy, hound, hound dog, animals, pets, illustration, little help from your friends, friends, friend, man's best friend, best friends, bff, friendship, snow, winter, illustrator, illo, picture book, kid lit, kid lit art, kidlitart, art, artist, creative, character, design, nature, whimsy, graphic design
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Little Drummer Boy

December 18, 2018

Little Drummer Boy

A tribute to one of my all time favorite Christmas songs… May we always offer the best of ourselves, and that our gift would be received with warm hearts and gratitude.

“I played my drum for him
Pa rum pum pum pum
I played my best for him
Pa rum pum pum pum,
Rum pum pum pum,
Rum pum pum pum

Then he smiled at me
Pa rum pum pum pum
Me and my drum”

-The Little Drummer Boy

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags Little Drummer Boy, drummer, drum, Christmas song, Christmas Carol, drummer boy, boy, lyrics, retro, vintage, Christmas Classic, classic, Gretchen Ellen Powers, illustration, kid lit, kid lit art, kidlit, kidlitart, winter, snow, winter wonderland, Merry Christmas, Christmas, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Christmas Carolers, carolers, carol, cute, sweet, kids, illo, illo advent, advent, December, painting, art, artwork, character, design, artist, illustrator, children, children's illustration, children's art, Christmas illustration, magic, believe, Jesus, Christ, Baby Jesus, whimsy, whimsical, charming, kid, 1940s, scandinavian, drums, scarf, December 25th, Happy Christmas, A Merry Christmas, Christmas 2018, paint
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Friends Not Food

November 19, 2018

Friends Not Food

These two are hoping that this Thanksgiving you’ll pass the tofu turkey!

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags tofu, vegan, vegetarian, food, foodie, friendsgiving, turkey, turkey bird, cute, friends, best friends, dinner, Thanksgiving, Happy Thanksgiving, Happy Holiday, Happy Holidays, know who your friends are, quirky, sweet, plants, plant based, vegetables, fruit, vegan food, vegan Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving dinner, illustration, Friendsgiving, illo, illustrator, kidlit, kidlitart, kid lit, kid lit art, children's illustrator, children's illustration, children's art, art, artist, ilustrator, children's author, Gretchen Ellen Powers, graphic design, design, country, farm, countryliving, country living, farmer, farm girl, bird, birds, winter, November, holiday, happy holidays, menu, chef, cook, cookbook, kitchen, culinary, culinary school, nutrition, comfort food, vegetarians, vegans, vegetarian Thanksgiving, tofu turkey, animals, animal, Friendship, friends not food
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Awkward Thanksgiving Dinners

November 15, 2018

Awkward Thanksgiving Dinners

This is going to be awkward… Fortunately for me, I love my Thanksgiving dinners! And there’s never any of that uncomfortable silence these two seem to be having.

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags Thanksgiving, Happy Thanksgiving, Thanks, Thankful, Happy Holidays, quirky, awkward, cute, animals, indian, pilgrim, settler, settlers, cats, dogs, puppy, kitty, Animals In Clothes, animal, animals Thanksgiving, friendsgiving, Gretchen Ellen Powers, artist, art, illustration, kid lit, kid lit art, kidlit, kidlitart, children's illustration, chidlren's art, holiday, November, home, home for the holidays, Thanksgiving Dinner, food, foodie, feast, awkward moment, watercolor, illo, illo advent, children's illustrations, character, character design, design, graphic design, children, children's illustrator, picture book artist
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Commission: Happy Together

October 15, 2018

Happy Together // Commissioned Work:

I had the most fun depicting this sweet gal & her beau as their favorite animal: The Collie.

(A fun note: That lovely Lassie (sorry couldn’t help myself!) is wearing a designer dress from the most adorable fashion line of prairie dresses by Batsheva Hay recently featured in Vogue, The Guardian & The New Yorker)

Also here are their two donkey friends, Frances & Damascus. They most certainly are, Happy Together!

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags fashion, vogue, the new yorker, new york, prairie, Batsheva Hay, fashion week, fashion illustration, art, fashion art, high fashion, feminine, dress, dresses, design, designer, designer clothes, designer dress, designer fashion, illustration, illustrator, kid lit, kid lit art, nature, collie, collies, Lassie, donkey, laddie, portrait, family portrait, happy together, sweet, cute, animals, animal, children's book, childrens illustration, children's illustration, children's art, childrens art, kidlit, kidlitart, commission, commission portrait, custom, custom portrait, custom work, i love my job, work, painting, artwork, fine art, traditional art, original art, sold, Gretchen Ellen Powers, The New Yorker, country, country living, watercolor, the guardian, The Guardian, Stella, character design, home decor, decor, art deco, graphic design, designed, bride and groom, love, romance, family, friends
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Learning Curves

September 30, 2018

Learning Curves

Generational Learning at its finest, with a Grandfather teaching his Grandson something old and then in turn the grandson teaches his Grandfather something new!

You’re never too old or too young for learning!

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags japan, japanese, asia, asian american, Asian American, Grandfather, Grandson, family, family values, learn, learning, generation, generational learning, homeschool, homeschooling, unschool, unschooling, learning around the world, world, culture, tradtion, traditional, learning from eachother, diversity, teavh, teach, teacher, teaching, grandparents, Grandparents Day, learning curves, bonsai, bonsai tree, gardening, garden, horticulture, nature, peace, games, video games, playing, fun, kids, old man, asian, kimono, kimono robe, kimono dress, living room, home, decor, cultures, mentor, mentoring, mentorship, nintendo, vintage, gaming, gamer, old school, new school, drawing, illustration, illo, illustrator, painting, Japanese watercolor, watercolor, art, artist, Gretchen Ellen Powers, children's art, children's artist, children's illustration, children's illustrator, kidlit, kidlitart, kid lit, kid lit art, world culture, world travel, travel, heritage, family heritage, family tree, ancestor, ancestry, friends, friendship, samurai, old ways, new ways
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Bearly Floating

September 12, 2018

It's hard to stay afloat after so many snacks and tropical punches (he's Bearly Floating as it is!) But this bear is doing it, and making a big splash into the holiday weekend!

He hopes you're enjoying the last bits of summer too! 

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags bear, summer, fun, floating, beach, pool, animals, cute, quirky, relax, illustration, painting, art, artist, illustrator, nature, animal, kid lit, kid lit art, kidlit, kidlitart, children's illustration, children's art, childrens illustration, kids, children, sketch, sketchbook, paint, tradtional art, artwork, original, fantasy art, sweet, holiday, summer fun, Gretchen Ellen Powers, brown bear
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The Afternoon Safari

July 27, 2018

"The Afternoon Safari"

A girl and her dog spending the afternoon in a safari hunt. With a little imagination, the houseplants become a jungle, and the family cat has no idea what he's in for. 

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags imagination, adventure, fun, play, imagine, believe, africa, jungle, lion, cat, kitten, kitty, dog, puppy, pets, pretend, pretending, playing, houseplants, plants, make believe, dreaming, having fun, kids, girl, children, kid lit, kid lit art, kidlit, kidlitart, illustration, illo, Children's Art, children's illustration, illustrator, art, artwork, picture book illustrator, picture book, picture book artist, creative, design, character, character design, watercolor, painting, drawing, childrens illustration, jungle safari, Gretchen Ellen Powers, Gretchen E Powers, Gretchen Powers, tugeau 2, Tugeau2, Nicole Tugeau, irish wolfhound, hound, hound dog, big dog, friends, friend, friendship, the thrill of the hunt, nature, ferns, succulents, plant, interior
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