Making Friends with Furry Friends: Hello 9"x11" watercolor and ink on paper
Greetings. Hello. Salutations. How-do-you-do. Bonjour. Ciao. Howdy. No matter how you say it, there's nothing quite as nice as saying hello to a friend.
These two are becoming acquainted over a fence post; and I'm sure that it won't be long before the little girl will be sharing some goodies from her basket with her new pals.
"The Caroling Troupe" watercolor & ink on paper
Spreading some much needed holiday cheer in a forest near you.
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.
Clover Bunny 6"x8" watercolor and ink on paper
It's important to remember to stop and smell the flowers, like this little bunny. Afterwards however, she might enjoy it for lunch.
The Woodland Halloween Troupe 10"x8" watercolor and ink on paper
A bit of woodland autumn fun, just one of the reasons why October is my favorite month in the year.
A Parliament Owl 5"x7" watercolor & ink on paper
When a group of owls are gathered they are called a Parliament. Here's a barn owl who is a practicing student of law, in all of his powdered wig goodness.
Rainy Day Companions 9"x9" watercolor & ink on paper
Dear friends sharing an umbrella in the rain, having fun splashing through puddles along the way! I imagine singing is involved as well. All of these ingredients make for the best way to spend a rainy afternoon.
Grandpa Bear's Chair 13"x10" watercolor & gouache on paper
Grandpa Bear and his fox granddaughter love to read in his comfy chair. They have a good source of reading material beside them to keep them entertained for hours of book loving fun.
This is the finished label illustration for Emmeline Wines, an Australian wine company that I have had the honor of working with for their past two vintages. Thank you for letting me join the adventure again Narelle & Tim!
A fox and a bear.
The beginnings of something that has two of my favorite animals.
Little watercolor faces singing Happy Birthday & blowing out candles at a party. An early peek at the companion piece for my illustration, The Neighborhood.
The Neighborhood 20"x16" watercolor & gouache on paper
A happy scene is unfolding before the eyes of these little Brooklyn row houses. The neighborhood children have come out to play and enjoy this beautiful day together, and it just so happens to be someone's birthday on the street. A mother and child walking down the sidewalk are carrying balloons and bags, it is certain that a birthday party is in the air. And to top it all off, a stork mailman has made his way to the Big Apple from the woodland post to deliver a special birthday letter, and perhaps a little bundle of joy as well!
Part 2 of my work in progress: This painting has been a labor of love and a good experience for me. It is quite a large painting by my standards, measuring 20"x16". This photo is from a few days ago, since then my happy little New York City scene has come together quite well. The finished illustration is coming your way in a day or two. Until then, happy playing!
All week I have been illustrating a happy scene from a street in Brooklyn. Here's an earlier sneak peek of the work in progress.