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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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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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I See the Moon

June 1, 2018

I See the Moon   watercolor on paper

Stargazing is her favorite hobby.

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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. 

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags spring, bunny, rabbit, bunnies, cute, floral, flowers, blue, sweet, charming, whimsy, whimsical, kid lit art, art, artist, illustration, illustrator, painting, watercolor, mixed media, paper, pastel, drawing, scandinavian, nordic, hygge, happy, happy spring, easter, easter bunny, easter eggs, bouquet, woodland, classic, retro, Children's Art, children's illustration, flower, botanical, nature, anthro, surreal, fantasy art, fairy tale, storybook, girl, girly, nursery, childrens illustration, kid lit, Gretchen Ellen Powers, happy first of spring, first of spring, fashion, pink, print, wall art, decor, design, character, character design, garden, gardening, gardener, vegetarian, veggies, flower garden, tulips, tulip, graphic, graphic design, friendly, easter decor, Easter Bunny, Easter Sunday, springtime, Easter, Easter Eggs, happy easter, Happy Easter, cottontail, peter rabbit
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The Valentine

February 14, 2018

The Valentine,   watercolor on paper

These two young sweethearts are holding hands, the boy in snowshoes is steading the girl on her wobbly ice-skates. She's presenting him with her homemade valentine, and he has a little bouquet of flowers behind his back to surprise her with. 

Wishing you a LOVE-ly and Happy Valentine's Day!

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Berry Happy

January 26, 2018

Berry Happy   watercolor on paper

Dreaming of warm weather and sweet wild strawberries. Two things that make me Berry Happy indeed!

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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. 

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags winter, spring, butterfly, moth, floral, flowers, cosmos, white, pink, wings, flight, happy, spring has sprung, fauna, flora, nature, wildlife, botanical, botany, art, artwork, woodland, pretty, moths, butterflies, animals, outdoors, cute, artist, naturalist, naturalism, scientific illustration, scientific, science, natural science, study, studies, sketch, sketchbook, sketching, sketches, watercolor, watercolour, illustration, fine art, fairy tale, fairy wings, fairy, fantasy, fantasy art, surreal, surrealism, realism, paper, mixed media, pencil, drawing, colored pencils, coral, peach, pretty in pink, painting, paint, wip, January 2018, 2018, january, sweet, wall art, decor, design, graphic design, graphic, nature study, wintery, happy spring, first of spring, bloom, blooms, blossoms, petals, flower, posy, posie, posies
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A Good Yarn

August 16, 2017

I've been using a very limited palette for these silhouettes, and having great fun with the pops of red! I must admit, I love a good yarn... Can't wait to put all of these together!

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags paint, painting, illustration, illustrator, art, artist, artwork, artsy, creative, design, graphic, graphic design, kids, children, kids book, kid lit art, children's art, childrens illustration, red, white, black, black and white, minimal, minimalist, minimalism, whimsy, whimsical, cute, sweet, sewing, yarn, knitting, craft, crafts, crafty, arts and crafts, diy, maker, buttons, silhouettes, limited color, color, colors, color palette, palette, watercolor, watercolour, original, originals, original art, original painting, sneak peek, glimpse, charming, fun, playing, busy bee, bouquet, flowers, flower, floral, happy, love, painting process, i love my job, wip, work flow, work in progress, summer, work
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The Wind in Your Hair

August 11, 2017

I just adore days like this, that's probably why autumn has a special place in my heart! Warm cups of tea, pumpkins, and the smell of cinnamon. And all the while, the sound of a windy day is an enchantment to me!

A lovely little note: That bouquet that keeps popping up in my recent posts are my Mama's that she has had dried for years (a special thanks to her for letting me carefully borrow them!) I think I love a good dried flower more than the real thing sometimes!

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags paint, painting, illustration, illustrator, kids, children, sepia, black and white, monochrome, silhouette, wind, windy, flowers, ink, painting process, sneak peek, wip, process, studio, daily art, watercolor, watercolour, i love my job, work flow, summer, fall, autumn, flower, floral, bouquet, paint brush, table, work table, WIP, happy, red, minimal, minimalism, minimalist, artwork, art, artist, watercolor painting, origina, original painting, photo, photograph, artsy, creative, job, fun, play, playing, summer time, leaves, forest, woodland, fairy tale, story book, book, kid lit, kid lit art, progress, work in progress, work, line work, inking, inktober
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Sneak Peek: Part Four

August 9, 2017

A sneak peek, where the painting is actually peeking back. I love how she's glancing through the baby's breath...

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags sneak peek, art, artist, wip, artwork, daily art, artsy, creative, work, work flow, I love my job, painting, paint, watercolor, watercolour, aquarelle, girl, childre, kids, WIP, work in progress, progress, process, flowers, floral, bouquet, flower, garden, dried, pretty, lovely, photo, photography, photograph, cute, sweet, vintage, retro, red, kid lit, kid lit art, painting process, daily, daily life, snippet, summer, fun, play, playing
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Sneak Peek: Part Two

August 3, 2017

This horsey is glancing at something over his shoulder. I wonder what he sees...

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Thankful & Blessed

July 29, 2017

I've been especially pondering God's goodness today: In my life I have always been so thankful for all of my Heavenly Father's blessings and for the gifts He has given me. I am just so overwhelmed by the goodness He has shown to me for blessing me to pursue illustration and be represented by my wonderful agency. I have been so blessed to have the love and support of my Mom, Dad, and brother during the whole process. I love my family to the moon and back! 

Thank you for letting me be a bit sentimental today. There are so many adventures ahead and I can not wait to discover them!! 

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags illustration, art, painting, artwork, nature, floral, flowers, botany, watercolor, illustrator, artist, kid lit, kid lit art, kids, children, thanks, thankful, blessed, blessings, happy, joy, pink, coral, red, black, white, border, cherries, cherry, fruit, geraniums, flower, watercolour, children's illustration, watercolor art, borders, minimal

Pink Flowers

July 12, 2017

Part Two of my recent floral mania (pink edition)

Geraniums have always had a special place with me. My great-grandparents owned a greenhouse where they grew and sold flowers. Gernaiums were what they were really known for. I like to think that I inherited that from them. 

 

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags florist, flowers, flower, painting, paint, illustration, illustrator, sneak peek, studio, art, artist, wip, process, painting process, work in progress, progress, watercolor, watercolour, aquarelle, pink, peach, coral, gernaiums, geranium, flower girl, garden, palette, monochrome, monochromatic, happy, summer, artsy, daily art
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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!

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags blueberries, blue, columbines, botany, botanical, floral, flowers, fruit, vintage, paint, wip, painting process, sneak peek, original art, artist, artwork, daily art, painting, illustration, illustrator, watercolor, WIP, paper, studio, process, work flow, i love my job, happy, work, watercolour, aquarelle
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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...

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags original, original art, artsy, creative, nature, wildlife, snail, garden, fairy, fantasy, fantasy art, fairie, fairies, fairy tale, flowers, flower, floral, woodland, forest, surreal, whimsy, whimsical, cute, kids, boy, sweet william, watercolor, watercolour, illustration, painting, art, artwork, charming, pink, green, red, nursery, children, kid lit, kid lit art, mixed media, wall art, home decor, design, graphic design, photo, photograph, photography, flower fairy, storybook, gardening, florist, animals, anthro, vintage, retro, rustic, daffodil, children's art, picture book, shop, etsy, botanical, botany, plant, plants, victorian, adventure, butterfly, moth, travel
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Original Painting: An Afternoon of Hygge

June 5, 2017

An Afternoon of Hygge    8"x10" watercolor on paper

I'm making a few of my favorite paintings available for sale! You can purchase Hygge, here. 

These friends are looking forward to meeting you!

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags original, art, artwork, painting, hygge, illustration, home decor, children, kids, nursery, decor, design, graphic design, wall art, rustic, cottage, sweet, cute, animals, anthro, anthropomorphic, nature, wildlife, goat, ram, wolf, boy, girl, picnic, food, foodie, soup, winter, spring, fall, autumn, scandinavian, nordic, danish, denmark, surreal, friends, happy, sharing, vintage, retro, woodland, forest, friendsgiving, watercolor, original painting, watercolour, paper, original art, photo, photograph, photography, floral, flowers, studio, illustrator, artist, artsy, creative
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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!

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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Farmer O'Hare

April 14, 2017

Farmer O'Hare   12"x10"  watercolor on paper

Farmer O'Hare and Bonnie Bunny are busy gathering and working in their garden.   

I've fallen in love with these two characters, and I can guarantee that you will be seeing a lot more of them in my coming work!

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags spring, rabbits, rabbit, bunnies, springtime, April, May, garden, flowers, gardening, bunny, easter, Easter Bunny, grow, growing, green, plant, plants, planting, vegetables, veggies, farm, farmer, girl, boy, illustration, painting, art, artwork, illustrator, watercolor, watercolour, water color, artist, artsy, paper, vintage, retro, overalls, bonnet, hare, cute, sweet, friends, work, work flow, friday, cabbage, carrots, happy easter, Easter Sunday, Easter Egg, whimsy, whimsical, woodland, surreal, charming, nature, wildlife, animals, animals in clothes, anthro, anthropomorphic, Gretchen Ellen Powers, picture book, childrens illustration, Children's Art, kid lit, kid lit art
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Happy Trails

February 28, 2017

Happy Trails   11"x14"   watercolor and gouache on paper

These two exotic animals have been all over the world and while they wait for their next departure time, in between destinations, the sloth rests his head for a little nap, tired from all of the traveling. Meanwhile the llama is busy reading the newspaper and planning all of their new exciting travels. Clearly she has enough energy for the both of them.

It seems fitting to insert an excerpt from my favorite Frank Capra film: "Do you know what the three most exciting sounds in the world are? Anchor chains, airplane motors and train whistles." These two obviously feel the same.
 

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags travel, train, trains, travels, plane, planes, boat, boats, bon voyage, happy trails, wanderlust, world, world travel, adventure, adventures, transportation, exotic, destinations, traveling, wandering, wander, watercolor, gouache, paper, watercolour, illustration, art, kids, children, children's art, children's illustration, kidlit, kidlitart, kid lit, kid lit art, vintage, retro, sloth, llama, exotic animals, whimsy, whimsical, cute, sweet, Frank Capra, worldwide, travel tuesday, animals, animals in clothes, anthro, anthropomorphic, Animals In Clothes, surreal, character, design, creative, fun, happy, world traveler, sight seeing, tourist, tour, tourism, discover, discovery, new world, friends, trails, trail, clock, time zone, time zones, quote, quotes, nap, girl, boy, globe, map, world map, passport, passports, trunk, suitcase, luggage, travel diary, traveldiary, flowers, floral, blue, geraniums, geranium

Sweet William

February 24, 2017

Sweet William   8"x10"  watercolor & ink on paper

A Sweet William peddler employs the help of a friendly, obliging snail who is pulling along his little cart full of spring cheer. 

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