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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!

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You're the Apple of My Eye

January 27, 2017

You're the Apple of My Eye   11"x14"  watercolor on paper

This happy trio has spent the afternoon in the apple orchard, picking apples, reading, taking the occasional photograph, and (as the evidence of blankets and baskets would suggest) enjoying a hearty picnic lunch. There really is no sweeter way to pass a day than this.

On this cold and wintery January day, I am most certainly with them in my heart of hearts.

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags picnic, apples, apple, fruit, orchard, owl, rabbit, bunny, fox, red fox, treats, sweet, cute, woodland, surreal, whimsy, whimsical, fairy tale, kids, kid lit, kid lit art, kidlit, kidlitart, painting, illustration, watercolor, drawing, pencil, graphite, design, character, characters, character design, spring, fall, friends, family, children, animals, animals in clothes, camera, book, reading, picture book, art, graphic design, nature, wildlife, anthro, anthropomorphic, happy, picking apples, trees, retro, brownie, thermos, story, storybook, vintage, fun, nursery, dress, floral, red, green, paint, watercolour, illustrator, artist, forest, animal, Animals In Clothes
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Picnics in Winter

January 16, 2017

The beginnings of things.

Also, my thoughts are officially on spring now thanks to this fun little picnic taking place.

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags sketch, sketchbook, wip, watercolor, painting, watercolour, illustration, kids, children, children's book, Children's Art, art, process, illustrator, artwork, paint, color, red, pink, green, white, work, work flow, spring, winter, January, fox, owl, rabbit, sneak peek, detail, pinic, fruit, orchard, nature, wildlife, woodland, surreal, fairy tale, storybook, kidlitart, kidlit, pencil, drawing, apples, apple, fun, family, friends, love, happy, cute, whimsy, whimsical, anthro, anthropomorphic, sweet, dessert, food, pie, photo, photography, studio, picnic, children's art, character, character design, characters, design, graphic design, style, stylize, mixed media, stylist, floral, charming, retro, vintage, camera, photograph, picture, picture book, animals, animals in clothes, forest
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A Parliament Owl

October 27, 2016

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.

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags ink, inktober, inktober2016, pen and ink, owl, barn owl, illustration, October, autumn, fall, nature, animals, Animals In Clothes, anthro, anthropomorphic, surreal, whimsy, whimsical, charming, kids, children, art, artwork, cute, parliament, watercolor, mixed media, multimedia, illustrator, blog, drawing, draw
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Inktober: Day 7

October 7, 2016

A gathered group of owls are called a parliament, and I couldn't resist. Tucked under a wing is his book of law, and he is residing over the local Aviary Parliament.

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags inktober, inktober2016, ink, illustration, art, owl, victorian, book, parliament, law, branch, woodland, forest, wings, bird, birds, owls, barn owl, powdered wig, colonial, vintage, retro, feathers, flight, quill pen, october, autumn, fall, nature, wildlife, surreal, anthro, anthropomorphic, animals, animal, animals in clothes, sweet, cute, kids, children, WIP, sketch, sketchbook, pen and ink, pen, trees, picture book, whimsical, whimsy, fairy tale
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Rambling Jack Rabbit

April 20, 2016

Rambling Jack Rabbit   7"x7"  Watercolor, gouache & ink on paper

Rambling Jack has wanderlust and loves a good adventure. Most rabbits are content to stay in their woods and fields, but Jack is on his way to see the world. Right now he is going to visit his Aunt Hattie and three little cousins, Elliot, Rose, and Buttons.  

He's asking directions from a local owl, as Jack had heard they are supposed to be very wise. 

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags rabbit, bunny, owl, barn owl, cottontail, travel, wanderlust, landscape, country, country living, countryside, nature, wildlife, anthro, anthropomorphic, surreal, storybook, fairy tale, childrens illustration, children's art, children's book, Animals In Clothes, crossroads, watercolor, watercolor illustration, water colour, water color, gouache, ink, pen and ink, wandering, pastoral, scenic, art, artwork, painting, artists on tumblr, artists of tumblr, creative, graphic design, floral, character design, character, hobo, picture book, nursery

A Wise Old Owl

April 19, 2016

A detail of an illustration featuring a rabbit with wanderlust, (as previously promised).

Here's the wise old owl he's asking directions from. 

 

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Sketch & Work in Progress: Rambling Jack Rabbit

April 5, 2016

New painting coming soon: "Rambling Jack Rabbit"

Here is my sketch of the traveling bun, Jack Rabbit. I'm smitten with this 'fella.
I'll share the painting with all of you shortly. Until then... happy trails!

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