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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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The Key to My Heart

March 23, 2018

The Key to My Heart   7"x7"   original watercolor painting

So excited to announce that Arboretum's opening reception is happening tonight @ Light Grey Art Lab.

The collections include Arboretum: An exhibition about botany: genetics, enchanted forests and designed garden spaces. We are excited to celebrate our experiences in nature and discovery. In addition to the Arboretum exhibition, we will have featured exhibitions, Resurgence a artisanal exhibition about the return of vibrance, The Flush of Spring a collection of work about change, flux, and energy, and Campfire Comics and Stories is a 26page Risograph comic published by Dennis Madamba and Kyle Harabedian and featuring the work of 13 illustrators.

I am so thrilled to have my original painting of The Key to My Heart included into this enchanting collection. And this gallery's just another good reason to love and admire the midwest. The exhbition will be on display from March 23rd through April 20th!

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Light Grey Art Lab Gallery: Arboretum

March 7, 2018

So, my last few weeks of winter have been spent painting green things and not being able to hardly wait for this to happen! My many thanks to LGAL for inviting me to partake in all of this nature-y goodness. I'll have an original painting on display there March 23rd - April 20th!

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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. 

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Wings & Petals

January 19, 2018

Wings & Petals   watercolor on paper

On a cold, wintery morning I found my thoughts filled with flights of fancy and warm spring blooms. This is the result of that wintery day-dream. 

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Blueberries & Columbines

July 7, 2017

I may be painting many shades of blue, but I've never been happier... Thus, the equation I've just discovered: Blueberries, and blue columbines = this illustrator's happy pink cheeks!

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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...

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Hard-Boiled Eggs & Soft Blooms

April 15, 2017

Boiled eggs emerging from a metal pot, and sinking down into lovely hues of tinted vinegar. It is Easter-Eve for certain. 

Oh, how I love this time of year! Every time spring rolls around, I fall that much more in love with it. I fashioned these two painted shells after old delftware and blue china patterns of yesteryear. And of course, I come by my love of daffodils naturally, they were my Grandmother's favorite flower. I can absolutely see why. 

Happy Easter, my little rabbits!

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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!

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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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Inktober: Day 4

October 4, 2016

Another day of inking in October: White clover and a friendly bumble bee. 

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags Inktober, ink, inktober2016, inktober, inking, sketch, clover, floral, flowers, bee, honey bee, bumblebee, bumble bee, nature, wildlife, illustration, sketchbook, draw, drawing, doodle, art, artwork, artist, photo, photography, WIP, process, woodland, autumn, fall, harvest, pencil, graphite, pen, pen and ink, Woodland, cute, children's book, children's illustration, Children's Art, pinecones, pine, picture, pic, fun, autumn leaves, fall harvest, happy, play, make, creative, craft, Tuesday, plant, scientific illustration, botanical, botany
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Summer Dreaming of Autumn

August 25, 2016

It's no secret that autumn is my favorite time of the year. So even though sweltering summer is upon us, my thoughts are on October...

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags WIP, ink, painting, illustration, art, artwork, artist, artists on tumblr, artists of tumblr, Halloween, photo, photography, October, Inktober, summer, costumes, kid lit, picture book, pumpkins, Hallow's Eve, Halloween Costumes, kids, children, woodland, trick or treat, trick or treating, candy, pumpkin, autumn, autumn leaves, harvest, fall, wheat, pen, leaves, leaf, foliage, botanical, nature, wildlife, surreal, fairy tale, storybook, corn, pumpkin stem, decorating, dream, dreaming, bats, bat, fox, ghost, sheet, squirrel, friends, playing, fun, cute, sweet, anthro, anthropomorphic, harvest time, fall harvest, harvest party, party, halloween party, kids halloween, paper, watercolor, watercolour, watercolor painting, water colour, water color, watercolor illustration, pen and ink, vintage, retro, cat, sweet treats, sweet tooth, jack o lantern, pumpkin carving, happy, happy fall, happy autumn
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