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Humpty Dumpty: Had a Great Fall

March 22, 2018

Humpty Dumpty: Had a Great Fall   watercolor on paper

"Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, 

Humpty Dumpty had a great fall,

All the King's horses and all the King's men,

Couldn't put Humpty together again." -Mother Goose Nursery Rhyme

In the last picture we saw Humpty Dumpty in all of his vanity, he was clearly head-over-heels for himself. Now he's head over heels, over and over, again as he tumbles down from his high opinion of himself (not to mention that towering wall!) 

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags illustration, illustrator, painting, paint, watercolor, watercolour, watercolors, original art, art, artwork, fantasy, fantasy art, Mother Goose, picture book art, picture book, picture, book, picture book artist, picture book illustrator, Mother goose nursery, mother goose nursery rhyme, nursery, Nursery Rhyme, cute, egg, Easter, easter egg, easter eggs, spring, happy spring, Humpty, Humpty Dumpty, Dumpty, quircky, character, character design, graphic design, classic, falling, motion, action, layout, design, artist, drawing, classic book, fairy tale, fairytale, tale, storybook, story, story book, nursery rhymes, baby, babies, sweet, whimsy, whimsical
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Humpty Dumpty: Sat on a Wall

March 21, 2018

Humpty Dumpty: Sat on a Wall   watercolor on paper

"Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, 

Humpty Dumpty had a great fall,

All the King's horses and all the King's men,

Couldn't put Humpty together again." -Mother Goose Nursery Rhyme

There he is, Humpty Dumpty in all of his glory, he thinks he's really something. Well, pride cometh before a fall, and as arrogant as this chap is, I think we all know what to EGGspect next! 

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags Mother Goose, rhyme, nursery, Nursery Rhyme, vintage, egg, easter, easter egg, mother goose nursery, mother goose nursery rhyme, Humpty Dumpty, humpty, dumpty, childrens illustration, childrens art, picture book, storybook, story, classic, poem, poet, poetry, vintage book, retro, classic book, kid lit, kid lit art, kidlit, kidlitart, children, kids, cute, whimsy, whimsical, babies, baby, childhood, quirky, book, books, illustration, illustrator, art, artwork, artist, picture book illustrator, watercolor, watercolour, painting, traditional, traditional media, drawing, set, series, nursery rhymes, original art, fashion

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!

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags easter, Easter Sunday, Happy Easter, Easter Eggs, Easter Egg, Easter Bunny, bunny, rabbit, bunnies, rabbits, flowers, spring, happy spring, nature, floral, flower, garden, egg, cooking, springtime, wildlife, happy, love, paint, dye, 3d, 3d art, illustration, botanical, art, artist, children's illustration, kids, children, pretty, blue, white, minimal, photo, photograph, photography, sweet, cute, still life, china, delft, deltware, blue and white, minimalism, minimalist, wildflowers, Springtime, spring cleaning, april, saturday, sunday, bloom, blooms, blossoms, yellow, girl, girly, flower garden
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Painting the Great Egg

April 18, 2016

Painting the Great Egg   8"x10"   Watercolor, gouache & ink on paper

My last painting, Coloring Eggs Together was so well received, and it definitely found a soft spot in my heart. It was suggested to me to not just leave it at that, but to paint a new interpretation of it. And thus, this sequel was made.  

As well as a miniature story to go along with it: Fredrick, George & Harry Bunny will hand you a card for their trade and it will most likely read the following:  "...Bunny Bros. Inc., we'll paint your house, walls, fences, and storefronts. Have experience with whitewash, and fine detailed lettering."

Their specialty however, has always lied with eggs (no job is too big or too small). They aim to please and take pride in their craft. During this particular project, the eldest Bunny Brother, Fredrick is consulting the plans to their tried and true architectural plans. They have enlisted the help of their two dear friends, Sadie & Sam. But painting eggs can be a messy business, and some sort of mischief always presents itself. The youngest, Harry Bunny, will definitely have to take a good long bath tonight to remove all of that red paint. 

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags bunny, bunnies, egg, eggs, painting, paint, quirky, cute, narrative, character design, character, ink, paper, watercolor illustration, water color, water colour, watercolor, illustration, gouache, artists on tumblr, artists of tumblr, picture book, Children's Art, children's book, childrens illustration, nature, wildlife, rabbits, rabbit, surreal, storybook, fairy tale, anthro, anthropomorphic, animals in clothes, children, pansies, floral, flowers, pansy, flower, flower garden, garden, home decor, decorating, decor, creative, art, artwork, graphic design, nursery, story, book
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Spring Sketch

March 21, 2016

A sketch of a little something that I did last week, I will share the finished piece tomorrow with you.

Yesterday was the first day of spring, and this little rabbit illustrator is welcoming spring with open arms.

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags sketch, WIP, work in progress, sketchbook, graphite, pencil, Easter, Spring, Springtime, nature, animals, rabbits, bunny, Easter Bunny, painting, floral, painting process, March, surreal, children, nursery, children's book, Children's Art, anthropomorphic, cute, sweet, egg, colored eggs, bunnies
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Patty Cake's Recipe for Fun

October 15, 2015
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Patty Cake’s Recipe for Fun   14"x11"  Watercolor on Paper
Patty Cake has her own recipe for fun. And her friends, the ingredients, pop out of the cupboards to help her and add some sweetness.
I wish this is what cooking looked like for me. I’m still checking egg cartons for derby hats.
—(This original painting will be available at KRASL Art Center on October 22nd.Please contact KRASL for inquiries about purchasing & reserving original art: info@krasl.org)

Tags cooking, culinary, kitchen, watercolor, gouache, water color, painting, ink, art, nursery, cooking school, ingredients, surreal, quirky, recipe, egg, milk, dairy, vintage, retro, fruit, chef, girl, children's art, picture book, character design, graphic design, illustration, kids lit art, nursery ryhme
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