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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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The Nutcracker

December 15, 2019

Ever since I was little, I used to play Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Ballet on loop all the year through… Things haven’t changed much since then.

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags Christmas, Merry Christmas, Happy Christmas, Tchaikovsky, nutcracker, nutcracker ballet, balet, music, movie book, book, movie, musical, classic, classic tale, fairy tale, storybook, story, books, classical, kid lit, kid lit art, kidlit, kidlitart, children's illustration, illo, illo advent, character design, graphic design, sweet, cute, magic, winter wonderland, believe, winter, December
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WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE

June 10, 2019

In honor of what would have been Maurice Sendak’s 91st birthday, I decided to interpret his beloved classic story, Where the Wild Things Are…

“And now," cried Max, "let the wild rumpus start!”  -Maurice Sendak, Where the Wild Things Are

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags book, children's book, kid lit, kid lit art, kidlit, kidlitart, children's books, kids book, picture book, picture book artist, picture book illustrator, picture book art, classic, classic book, bedtime, bed time, bedtime story, story, fairy tale, fairytale, childhood, children, kids, cute, monsters, wild, where the wild things are, maurice sendak, sendak, books, story book, storybook, illustration, illustrator, illo, painting, drawing, character design, character, Gretchen Ellen Powers, watercolor, author illustrator, monster, friends, rumpus, play, pretend, make believe, believe, birthday, book birthday, harper collins, hapercollins
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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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St Lucia

December 13, 2018

St. Lucia

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags Christmas, Merry Christmas, Happy Christmas, Holiday, Holidays, Happy Holidays, Saint, st, lucia, Saint Lucia, St. Lucia, Lucia, sweden, swedish, scandinavian, hygge, magic, magical, believe, Santa Claus, Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas, Christmas Spirit, folk, wreath, red, white, green, woodland, winter, snow, December, seasons greetings, ange;, angel, Christmas Eve, Illo advent, Christmas Countdown, love, peace, peace on earth
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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

November 20, 2018

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

This event is always the official start to Thanksgiving morning and the holiday season! There’s nothing better than spending time with those you cherish most watching giant balloons, cheerful clowns, confectionery floats and ending with Mr. C. himself.

Macy’s, I do indeed BELIEVE!

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags Macy's, Macy's Thanksgiving, nbc, Macy's Department Store, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Day, Thanksgiving parade, Thanksgiving day parade, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Happy Thanksgiving, Give Thanks, American, America, United States, Happy Holidays, Holidays, balloon, balloons, charles schulz, peanuts, snoopy, charlie brown, aviator, red baron, new york, new work city, new york city, nyc, I love new york, big apple, ny, holiday parade, Christmas, Christmas 2018, Macy's 2018, clowns, acrobat, children, children's illustration, parade, Thanksgiving Day Parade, tradition, children's art, children's illustrations, children's illustrator, picture book artist, picture book illustrator, traditional art, painting, drawing, Merry Christmas, graphic design, character design, Christmas countdown, font, typography, lettering, hand lettering, caligraphy, believe, illo, kid lit, kid lit art, kidlit, kidlitart, wip, kids, holidays, family, friendsgiving, Gretchen Ellen Powers
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Here Comes the Cirus

October 22, 2018

Here Comes the Circus watercolor on paper

The best kind of magic is the type we make ourselves.

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags circus, kids, kid lit, kid lit art, kidlit, kidlitart, illustration, giraffe, elephant, tricycle, boy, fun, happy, imagine, toys, toy, children, children's art, children's illustration, painting, illo, illustrator, author, parade, tiger, teddy bear, believe, imagination, whimsy, whimsical, sweet, cute, friends, play, playing, pretend, pretending, drawing, artwork, character, character design, jack in the box, make believe, bear, brown bear, vintage toy, kids toys, kids toy, stuffed animals, childhood, bicycle, retro, vintage, quirky
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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. 

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I See the Moon

June 1, 2018

I See the Moon   watercolor on paper

Stargazing is her favorite hobby.

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The Nutcracker

December 19, 2017

The Nutcracker   watercolor on paper

You may be familiar with the magical story of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker ballet. In my version however they are happily dancing together- and the Rat King certainly appears a bit more mouse-y. 

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags Tchaikovsky, ballet, The Nutcracker, Nutcracker, music, opera, story, musical, dance, dancing, ballerina, russia, russian, classic, storybook, fairy tale, fairytale, magical, magic, Christmas, merry christmas, happy, Happy Holidays, happy christmas, childrens illustration, children's book, Children's Art, watercolor, watercolours, advent, winter, season, seasons greetings, friends, mouse, rat, king, tradition, folk, paper, snow, cute, sweet, friendship, mice, rat king, drum, drums, vintage, retro, prince, nutcracker Christmas, dancers, New York, play, theater, live, theatre, new york city ballet, russian ballet, ballerinas, dances, believe, whimsy, whimsical, make believe, imagination, dream, dreamers, dreaming, wonderland, winter wonderland, wonder, kids, kid lit art, kid lit, artwork, painting, paint

Miracle on 34th Street

December 3, 2017

Miracle on 34th Street   watercolor on paper

🎄🎥 There's nothing quite like cozying up to a favorite holiday film, and seeing what feels like an old friend who only comes to visit once a year. This is my newest illustration and interpretation of the classic scene at the end of Miracle on 34th Street. And here are the flicks that made it to my personal top five favorites:

✨ 5. "Rudolph" ✨4. "It's a Wonderful Life" ✨ 3. "The Nutcracker" with Elle Fanning ✨2. "The Polar Express" ✨ 1. "Muppet Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens ✨

And of course I love Miracle on 34th Street, in its charming and magical black and white cinematography!! 🍬🎅

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags miracle on 34th street, Christmas, Christmas tree, merry christmas, happy christmas, happy holidays, holiday, holidays, December, winter, snow, santa, santa claus, saint nick, st nick, hoho, classic, classic story, movie, film, films, movies, classic movie, macys, m, macy's, new york, new york ny, new york city, nyc, parade, animals, happy, family, fun, believe, watercolor, watercolor painting, painting, watercolors, watercolour, art, artwork, artist, illustration, illustrator, kid lit art, kid lit, kidlitart, kidlit, Children's Art, children's illustration, kids, magical, magic, Happy Christmas, rudolph, it's a wonderful life, the nutcracker, polar express, A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens, favorites, list, Christmas movies, tradition, paint, characters, character, character design, design, graphic, graphic design

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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Visions of Sugar Plums : Hand Painted Christmas Ornaments

December 1, 2016

My original set, Visions of Sugar Plums, is still available in my shop for a limited time if you want to buy an original piece of my art. The ornaments available in the series are:

  • Fox Ornament
  • Jackalope #1 Ornament
  • Jackalope #2 Ornament

Hop over to my shop to make these a part of your holiday decorating and let them help you celebrate a woodland Christmas for years to come!

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags woodland, Christmas, presents, present, Christmas Gifts, Christmas Tree, painting, original, originals, ooak, original painting, gouache, mixed media, photography, photograph, photo, Christmas ornament, Merry Christmas, Happy Christmas, Happy, holiday, holidays, happy holidays, gift ideas, gift, gifts, stocking stuffer, forest, surreal, paint, illustration, art, artwork, 3D art, 3D, globe, sphere, red, white, jolly, merry, winter, December, decor, decorating, home, house, home decor, children, kids, family, friends, unique, rustic, wildlife, nature, animals, fox, red fox, rabbit, rabbits, jackalope, bunny, bunnies, antler, antlers, ornament, set, illustrator, artist, snow, winter wonderland, mythic, magic, believe, santa claus, north pole, fairy tale, storybook, floral, botanical, flowers, red and white, minimal
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Visions of Sugar Plums: Jackalope #1 (ornament)

November 29, 2016

Visions of Sugar Plums: Jackalope #1   gouache and acrylic on glass

What is more wonderful than a bit of make-believe and magic at Christmas time! And so I couldn't help but paint a Jackalope, which is just a beautiful and magical creature. I am painting three original Christmas ornaments and calling the set Visions of Sugar Plums. 

  • This second one I am offering is a woodland Jackalope, a mythical creature, painted in Scandinavian color palette, acrylic and gouache on a glass globe. Each ornament comes ready to hang from your special tree with a gold ribbon, and arrives with it's own cardboard box for storing and display. Each ornament is hand-painted by me, Gretchen Ellen Powers, and is completely unique and one of a kind. I am asking only $100 a piece for them + S & H. Available for a limited time only in my shop.

These would be the perfect decoration to help you trim your tree, and deck your merry halls!

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags ornament, ornaments, Christmas ornament, decor, home decor, home, house, design, decorating, chic, cottage, Jackalope, rabbit, bunny, magic, magical, winter wonderland, mythical, mythic, mystic, whimsy, whimsical, magical creature, scandinavian, red, white, glass, acrylic, gouache, original, originals, painting, original painting, ooak, one of a kind, unique, gift, gift ideas, stocking stuffer, present, Christmas tree, christmas present, Santa Claus, woodland, rustic, forest, nature, wildlife, animals, antlers, surreal, fairy tale, storybook, Christmas, Merry Christmas, Happy Christmas, Happy, holidays, sale, holiday, Happy Holidays, paint, illustration, children, kids, believe
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