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Dog Days of Summer

August 18, 2020

What better way to spend the “Dog Days of Summer” than with your furry bff and expert digging-machine?!

Happy Summer memory making, they may be different than last summer, but that might make them all the more memorable in the years to come! Here’s to making them count!

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags summer, summer time, summer fun, August, dog, doggie, dog days, pet, pets, best friends, beach, sand, ocean, water, lake, summertime, art, artwork, artsy, artist, illustration, illustrator, picture book, picture book art, kid lit, kidlit, kid lit art, kidlitart, children, childrens, childrens illustration, childrens art, creative, design, character, seashell, sea shell, seaweed, vegan, sea life, seagull, sea gull, bird, birds, happy, fun, outdoors, nature, childhood, watercolor, watercolors, drawing, illustrators, illustrated, dog days of summer
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Winter's Friends: Trimming the Tree

December 20, 2019

Trimming the tree with woodland friends. All is calm and all is bright. Merry Christmas, and may “God Bless us, every one”!!

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags Christmas, merry christmas, woodland, animals, cute, sweet, nursery, christmas tree, decorating, forest, surreal, magical, winter wonderland, magic, believe, happy Christmas, nature, fox, birds, girl, children, children's art, children's illustration, illustration, illo advent, illo, illustrator, artist, art, artwork, original art, painting
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Anne of Green Gables

November 30, 2019

L. M. Montgomery was born this day, November 30th, 1874. So here’s my tribute to the author and her red-haired, free spirited, enthusiastic, optimistic, Anne of Green Gables!

“True friends are always together in spirit.” -Anne of Green Gables

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags Anne of Green Gables, L. M. Montgomery, author, classic, book, books, children's book, kid lit, kid lit art, children's illustrations, watercolor, paitning, painting, illustration, art, artwork, illustrator, classic book, children's classic book, literature, writer, nature, redhead, fox, picture, friends, adventure, travel, picture book, illo, artist, original artwork, original4, Gretchen Ellen Powers
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Hold On!

April 25, 2019

Whoooaa! Hold on there little mice! Oh the joys of miniature sized adventures.

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags illustration, illustrator, drawing, painting, mice, mouse, cute, kid lit, kid lit art, kidlit, kidlitart, artist, children's illustrator, children's illustrations, children's illustration, paintings, nature, whimsy, whimsical, sweet, friends, Gretchen Ellen Powers, spring, springtime, art, artwork, illo, artists, kidlit4climate, pretty, kids, children, children's art, childrens art, kids art, nursery, picture book artist, picture book illustrator
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Batter Up

March 28, 2019

“Batter Up”

I probably would watch sports if it looked anything like this…

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags batter up, baseball, little league, base ball, play, playing, active, sport, sports, kids sports, school sport, school sports, outdoors, outside, outdoor, rabbit, fox, raccoon, raccoons, rabbits, bunny, bunnies, bunny rabbit, vintage, vintage baseball, vintage sports, retro sports, baseball uniform, uniform, fence, yard, whimsy, whimsical, sweet, friends, team, team work, team players, player, players, pitcher, batter, catcher, sand lot, sandlot, the sand lot, illustration, illustrator, painting, paint, art, artwork, artist, picture book illustrator, children's illustrator, children's illustrations, children's illustration, kid's art, kidlit, kidlitart, kid lit, kid lit art, character design, design, nature, fun, animals, summer fun, summer, summer sport, summer sports, Gretchen Ellen Powers, ESPN
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A Little Help From Your Friends

January 6, 2019

Here’s to a new year, and to those near and dear, who help us reach our aspirations, goals and dreams!

Happy Twenty Nineteen, everyone!

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags 2019, new year, kids, cute, dog, puppy, hound, hound dog, animals, pets, illustration, little help from your friends, friends, friend, man's best friend, best friends, bff, friendship, snow, winter, illustrator, illo, picture book, kid lit, kid lit art, kidlitart, art, artist, creative, character, design, nature, whimsy, graphic design
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Kindness & Cocoa

December 12, 2018

Kindness & Cocoa

This thoughtful little boy is offering a friendly snowman a cup of kindness in the form of hot chocolate. And the snowman is almost considering it, even though it may come with some consequences... it IS hot chocolate after all! And you can hardly refuse such a sweet face.

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags snowman, snow, winter, December, holiday, cocoa, chocolate, hot chocolate, hot cocoa, warmth, kindness, love, friend, friendship, calm, all is calm, illo, illustration, kid lit, kid lit art, kidlitart, children's illustration, painting, illo advent, advent, countdown to Christmas, Christmas Countdown, cacao, vegan, food, foodie, yummy, winter wonderland, frosty, frosty the snowman, woodland, nature, kids, cute, quirky, kind, happy, traditional art, Christmas, Merry Christmas, Happy Christmas, holidays, Happy Holidays
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The Pumpkin Patch

November 29, 2018

The Pumpkin Patch

We’re officially rolling out of November into a new month, a colder, whiter one, but still just as lovely. Why hello there, December!

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags Pumpkin, Pumpkin Patch, Jack o lantern, jack o'lantern, jack-o-lantern, Halloween, Thanksgiving, harvest, autumn harvest, harvest decor, harvest time, autumn, fall, thanksgiving, Happy Thanksgiving, Happy Holidays, Country, country life, country girl, children, kids, girl, girls, friends, sisters, nature, plants, garden, harvest party, holiday, hapy holiday, happy holiday, illustration, illustrator, kid lit, kid lit art, kidlit, kidlitart, sweet, farm, farming, farmer, gardener, November, bounty, thanks, thankful, happy, fun, foliage, vintage, whimsy, whimsical, cute, picture book art, picture book artist, artwork, artist, painting, design, Gretchen Ellen Powers
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Commission: Happy Together

October 15, 2018

Happy Together // Commissioned Work:

I had the most fun depicting this sweet gal & her beau as their favorite animal: The Collie.

(A fun note: That lovely Lassie (sorry couldn’t help myself!) is wearing a designer dress from the most adorable fashion line of prairie dresses by Batsheva Hay recently featured in Vogue, The Guardian & The New Yorker)

Also here are their two donkey friends, Frances & Damascus. They most certainly are, Happy Together!

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags fashion, vogue, the new yorker, new york, prairie, Batsheva Hay, fashion week, fashion illustration, art, fashion art, high fashion, feminine, dress, dresses, design, designer, designer clothes, designer dress, designer fashion, illustration, illustrator, kid lit, kid lit art, nature, collie, collies, Lassie, donkey, laddie, portrait, family portrait, happy together, sweet, cute, animals, animal, children's book, childrens illustration, children's illustration, children's art, childrens art, kidlit, kidlitart, commission, commission portrait, custom, custom portrait, custom work, i love my job, work, painting, artwork, fine art, traditional art, original art, sold, Gretchen Ellen Powers, The New Yorker, country, country living, watercolor, the guardian, The Guardian, Stella, character design, home decor, decor, art deco, graphic design, designed, bride and groom, love, romance, family, friends
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Learning Curves

September 30, 2018

Learning Curves

Generational Learning at its finest, with a Grandfather teaching his Grandson something old and then in turn the grandson teaches his Grandfather something new!

You’re never too old or too young for learning!

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags japan, japanese, asia, asian american, Asian American, Grandfather, Grandson, family, family values, learn, learning, generation, generational learning, homeschool, homeschooling, unschool, unschooling, learning around the world, world, culture, tradtion, traditional, learning from eachother, diversity, teavh, teach, teacher, teaching, grandparents, Grandparents Day, learning curves, bonsai, bonsai tree, gardening, garden, horticulture, nature, peace, games, video games, playing, fun, kids, old man, asian, kimono, kimono robe, kimono dress, living room, home, decor, cultures, mentor, mentoring, mentorship, nintendo, vintage, gaming, gamer, old school, new school, drawing, illustration, illo, illustrator, painting, Japanese watercolor, watercolor, art, artist, Gretchen Ellen Powers, children's art, children's artist, children's illustration, children's illustrator, kidlit, kidlitart, kid lit, kid lit art, world culture, world travel, travel, heritage, family heritage, family tree, ancestor, ancestry, friends, friendship, samurai, old ways, new ways
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Ice Cream Social

September 20, 2018

Ice Cream Social

The fun keeps rolling when an elephant on a bicycle is serving up your favorite sweet treat!

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags ice cream, elephant, painting, illustration, illustrator, childrens illustration, kids, kid lit art, paint, design, artwork, original, original artwork, Children's Art, kidlitart, kid lit, ice cream social, nature, animals, animal, quirky, cute, sweet, treat, treats, sweet treats, fun', drawing, sketch, Gretchen Ellen Powers, children's illustration, children's illustrator, balloons, vegan, vegetarian, children, kid, baby, girl, vintage, retro, bicycle
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Bearly Floating

September 12, 2018

It's hard to stay afloat after so many snacks and tropical punches (he's Bearly Floating as it is!) But this bear is doing it, and making a big splash into the holiday weekend!

He hopes you're enjoying the last bits of summer too! 

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags bear, summer, fun, floating, beach, pool, animals, cute, quirky, relax, illustration, painting, art, artist, illustrator, nature, animal, kid lit, kid lit art, kidlit, kidlitart, children's illustration, children's art, childrens illustration, kids, children, sketch, sketchbook, paint, tradtional art, artwork, original, fantasy art, sweet, holiday, summer fun, Gretchen Ellen Powers, brown bear
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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
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Treats For Tricks

June 22, 2018

Treats for Tricks   watercolor on paper

Busy about new circus tricks, who needs a "Flea Circus" when you have your own beetle?

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags illustration, painting, art, artwork, artist, illustrator, kid lit, kid lit art, picture book artist, artsy, design, character, character design, nature, naturalist, children's illustration, children's art, children, kids, girl, bug, bugs, circus, clown, trick, tricks, new tricks, flea circus, beetles, rhino beetle, quirky, cute, sweet, eccentric, naturalism, surreal, whimsu, whimsy, whimsical, happy, fun, play, pretend, spring, summer, watercolor, watercolour, watercolors, illo, traditional, traditional media, traditional art, new work, graphic design, pink, vintage, retro, strawberry, strawberries, fruit, vegetarian, vegan, dutch, dutch girl, dutchgirl, netherlands, holland, wooden shoes, clogs, europe
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I See the Moon

June 1, 2018

I See the Moon   watercolor on paper

Stargazing is her favorite hobby.

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags moon, man in the moon, cute, sweet, vintage, rabbit, bunny, telescope, stars, star gazing, stargazing, constellation, astronomy, lepus, lupus, charming, 1920s, jazz age, jazz, animals in clothes, whimsy, whimsical, Gretchen Ellen Powers, Gretchen Powers, kid lit, kid lit art, picture book art, picture book artist, character design, design, classic, retro, sketchbook, sketch, drawing, watercolor, watercolur, watercolour, watercolors, paint, painting, nature, floral, flowers, pretty, girly, girlie, surreal, magic, magical, dream, dreaming, dreamer, day dream, head in the clouds, love, i love you to the moon and back, illo, illustrator, illustration, children's art, childrens illustration, kids, girl, children, pink, blue, white, hobby, hobbies, fun, playing, pretend, believe, original, original art, artwork, artist
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Mother Goose: Little Bo Peep

May 9, 2018

Mother Goose: Little Bo Peep   watercolor on paper

She may have lost them in the past, but this Little Bo Peep is full of gumption and confidence, and sure of herself; she's keeping a close eye on her flock. Friends stick together after all. 

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags farm, farmer, country, country living, farm life, sheep, sherperd, mother goose, nursery, nursery rhymes, Nursery Rhyme, watercolor, watercolors, art, artist, artwork, nature, woodland, sweet, kidlit, kidlitart, kid lit, kid lit art, illustrator, childrens illustration, childrens book, character, character design, vintage, retro, girly, girl, animals, cute, poem, classic, book, books, tale, story, storybook, mothergoose, goose, pink, design, drawing, original, original art, original painting, children's book, fairy tale, story book, story time, reading, read, girl power, lamb, lambs, spring, springtime, Easter, Happy Easter, charming, whimsy, whimsical, quirky, Gretchen Ellen Powers, picture book, picture book illustrator, fantasy, fantasy art, originals, traditional, traditional media, draw, little bo peep, reading love, characters, pinafore, fashion, clothing, friends, happy, friendship, best friends, furry friends, barnyard, barn, barn yard, graphic design, decor, kids, children, Children's Art, children's illustration, mother goose nursery rhyme, mother goose nursery, Mother Goose, bo peep, Mother goose nursery, mother goose nursery rhymes, mother goose nursery rhymes book, shepherdess, shepherd, flock, meadow, pasture, farmland, farm land, farm girl, country life, countryside, country girl
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Bobby Brock

April 4, 2018

Bobby Brock   watercolor on paper

This is Bobby Brock. He's a shy young badger, but he's also a wonderful friend, and he loves to cloud-paint.

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags badger, woodland, animals, animal, brock, england, british, britain, great britain, sweet, friends, kids, children, childrens art, children's illustration, children's art, kid lit, kid lit art, kidlit, kidlitart, nature, wildlife, friendship, happy, spring, anthro, anthropomorphic, animals in clothes, fashion, vintage, retro, charming, whimsy, whimsical, springtime, Springtime, watercolor, watercolors, watercolour, watercolours, Bobby, boy, paper, illustration, illustrator, painting, art, artwork, original, original painting, traditional media, original artwork, fantasy, fantasy art, aquarelle, Gretchen Ellen Powers
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Fun & Games

April 2, 2018

Fun & Games   watercolor on paper

Croquet is so much more fun when a hedgehog friends decides to come along for the ride and join in. It is all fun and games afterall.

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags fox, red fox, croquet, summer, yard, yard games, happy, fun, kids, play, playing, girl, vintage, toy, cute, sweet, nature, wildlife, woodland, foxes, red foxes, charming, whimsy, whimcial, golf, outdoors, rustic, forest, games, game, purple, watercolor, watercolors, art, illustration, illustrator, Gretchen Ellen Powers, GEP, illo, kid lit, kid lit art, drawing, doodle, watercolour, aquarelle, sketch, artist, watercolor painting, artwork, original art, original, character, character design, design
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Original Painting: The Key to My Heart (Light Grey Art Lab's Arbortetum)

March 28, 2018

My original painting, The Key to My Heart, is currently on display at Light Grey Art Lab for their Arboretum exhibition! I am so very excited to partake in this enchancting collection, and to be exhibted along with so many talented and nature-inspired artists!!

If you're interested in acquiring this original piece of mine, please contact the gallery for information: gallery@lightgreyartlab.com, purchase it in their online shop, or pop into the gallery to view it in person now until April 20th!

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags light grey art lab, gallery, gallery show, exhibtion, original, original painting, original art, artwork, artist, artsy, creative, minneapolis, mn, minnesota, LGAL, Arboretum, spring, spring collection, collection, exhibit, gallery art, home decor, wall art, photo, photograph, photography, wild, wildlife, nature, rustic, bird, aviary, surreal, naturalist, naturalism, minimal, minimalist, minimalism, miniature, framed, shadow box, wings, sparrow, chickadee, modern, white, green, wood, boho, bohomenian, gypsy, key, vintage, birds, bird art, songbird, love bird, heart, love, romance, romantic, sweet, sweetheart, hearts, i love you, originals, original artwork, artists, artists of tumblr, artists on Tumblr, art lab, grey, curated, midwest, plains, great lakes, shop, watercolor, watercolors, watercolour, mixed media, traditional, traditional media, hand painted, painting, paint, watercolours, aquarelle, drawing, draw, sketch
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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!

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags Light Grey Art Lab, gallery, gallery show, nature, spring, woodland, botany, botanical, bird, birds, love bird, watercolor, watercolors, watercolour, Mother Nature, charming, whimsy, whimsi, whimsical, heart, love birds, key, romance, woodland wedding, rustic, woods, forest, garden, country, midwest, minimalist, mini, minimal, minimalism, reception, art gallery, original, original painting, original art, fantasy art, Gretchen Ellen Powers, illustration, painting, paint, wall art, home decor, science, genetics, artwork, fine art, shop, midwest living, midwestern, white, design, graphic design, cute, springtime, green, gardening, plant life, birdie, song bird, songbird, skeleton key, vintage, antique, aviation, flight, feathers, wings, magic, magical
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