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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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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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So Many Choices

October 31, 2018

So Many Choices watercolor on paper

Sometimes half the fun is the proces. And Halloween is the perfect excuse to dress-up… 2, 3, 4, even 5 times!

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags costume, dress, dressing up, dress up, costumes, halloween, halloween costume, pumpkin, fall, autumn, pretend, candy, trick or treat, fall time, harvest, illustration, illustrator, picture book artist, picture book illustrator, illo, painting, drawing, whimsy, whimsical, imagination, fun, play, playing, childrens art, children's illustration, Children's Art, kidlit, kidlitart, kid lit, kid lit art, dragon, griaffe, beet, vegetable, alien, aliens, outer space, witch, leaves, autumn leaves, orange, candies, jack o'lantern, jack-o-lantern, jack o lantern, quirky, cute, sweet, halloween costumes, kids costume, kids costumes, dinosaur, veggie, vegetables, giraffe, ufo, martian, mars, witches, broomstick, wizard, zoo, safari, safari animals, garden, pumpkins, halloween candy, candy corn, lollypop, traditional media, picture book, picture book art, childrens illustration, watercolor, make believe, holiday, October, October 31, trick, treat, treats, sweets, trick or treating, trick or treaters, Happy Halloween, happy autumn, 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. 

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

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

A Happy Announcement

November 8, 2016

Happy to announce that I am now being represented by Tugeau2 Children's Illustration Agency!! Excited for the many adventures ahead of me in the enchanting world of children's publishing!

Here's a new illustration for the occasion!

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