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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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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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Awkward Thanksgiving Dinners

November 15, 2018

Awkward Thanksgiving Dinners

This is going to be awkward… Fortunately for me, I love my Thanksgiving dinners! And there’s never any of that uncomfortable silence these two seem to be having.

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags Thanksgiving, Happy Thanksgiving, Thanks, Thankful, Happy Holidays, quirky, awkward, cute, animals, indian, pilgrim, settler, settlers, cats, dogs, puppy, kitty, Animals In Clothes, animal, animals Thanksgiving, friendsgiving, Gretchen Ellen Powers, artist, art, illustration, kid lit, kid lit art, kidlit, kidlitart, children's illustration, chidlren's art, holiday, November, home, home for the holidays, Thanksgiving Dinner, food, foodie, feast, awkward moment, watercolor, illo, illo advent, children's illustrations, character, character design, design, graphic design, children, children's illustrator, picture book artist
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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. 

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The Boxcar Children: Glimpse Inside #2

November 3, 2017

Sharing another glimpse into the open pages of the lovely edition of this classic story. This scene with Watch becoming part of the children's story is one of my favorites!! 

Thank you so much to everyone with their kind words about this book!! I have been overwhelmed by the warmth and sweetness this book has been welcomed with!! It has meant so, so much!

In Art & Illustration (mine), My Books Tags The Boxcar Children, boxcar children, kids, children, Children's Art, children's illustration, children's book, kids book, kid lit, kid lit art, story, book, books, book nerd, sneak peek, book shelf, bookshelf, family, dog, puppy, fun, happy, cute, sweet, photo, photography, November, fall, autumn, leaves, picture, art, illustration, illustrator, illustrated, Gertrude Chandler Warner, Gretchen Ellen Powers, classic, classic book, classic story, middle grade, midd, mgr, watercolor, watercolour, watercolors, paint, painting, artwork, artist, studio, nature, thank you, thanks, thankful, Thanksgiving, Happy Thanksgiving, blessed, give thanks
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Apple Dog

September 8, 2017

Apple Dog   11"x14"   watercolor on paper

A painting I did of my brother and his sweet black dog Molly- her favorite treats are apples. This is precisely how I wanted to capture them forever, singing to one another, and sharing in one of their famous adventures.

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags dog, doggie, dogs, boy, music, musician, friends, friendship, fun, adventure, camping, camp, camper, campfire, camp fire, fire, harmonica, rustic, rugged, apple, apples, summer, fall, autumn, september, ocotober, apple tree, orchard, picking apples, puppy, puppies, puppy love, love, best friends, bff, treats, teddy bear, kids, children, nature, wildlife, woodland, surreal, fairy tale, watercolor, watercolour, watercolors, aquarelle, paper, painting, paint, watercolor illustration, charming, whimsy, whimsical, farm, country, forest, travel, wanderlust, singing, song, funhappy, happy, brother, family, best friend, man's best friend, illustration, illustrator

Sneak Peek: Apple Dog

September 7, 2017

Just a corner of a surprise I made for my brother, featuring his dog and our loyal friend Molly. 

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags molly, September, apple, apples, fall, autumn, sneak peek, wip, painting, watercolor, watercolors, watercolour, aquarelle, watercolor painting, paint, illustration, illustrator, children's art, children's illustration, kids, cute, sweet, dog, doggie, puppy, friend, friends, black dog, artist, artsy, design, character, back to school, fun, whimsy, whimsical, happy, happy fall, happy autumn, picking apples, nature, wildlife, animals, animal, pet, man's best friend, pets

Red, White & Black

August 15, 2017

Another sneak peek: Once again, the love of a true furry friend! So glad I have my sweet golden retriever to keep me company, and she just loves to have an arm wrapped 'round her!

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags red, white, black, black and white, mono, monchrome, monochromatic, minimal, minimalist, minimalism, art, artwork, sneak peek, wip, process, progress, painting process, paint, painting, watercolor, watercolour, illustration, illustrator, woodland, forest, artsy, artist, original painting, original, original art, daily art, inktober, inktober 2017, happy, fun, playing, pumpkin, nature, wildlife, dog, puppy, pet, pets, puppies, dogs, friends, furry friends, pink, photo, photograph, studio, artist studio, kid lit, kid lit art, picture book, i love my job, work flow, work, work in progress, linework, ink, painter, water color, water colour, watercolor illustration, watercolor painting, cute, sweet, friendship, friendsgiving, friendly, best friends, best friend, cat tails, circle, sweet heart, kids, children, children's illustration, Children's Art, children's book, Gretchen Ellen Powers, Gretchen Powers, Gretchen, Ellen, Powers
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Sneak Peek: Part One (Where Puppy Love is Very Much Present)

August 1, 2017

I hope you have a furry friend (or feathered or finned, or scaled for that matter!) Because there's really nothing quite like it...

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags illustration, paint, painting, art, artwork, artist, daily art, painting process, wip, sneak peek, work in progress, charming, whimsy, whimsical, illustrator, artsy, pet, dog, doggie, puppy, terrier, boy, kids, children, love, happy, friends, furry friends, friendship, friend, pets, vintage, puppy love, puppies, dogs, man's best friend, best friends, best friend, watercolor, watercolour, original art, original, aquarelle, photograph, studio
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Making Friends with Furry Friends: Hello

January 4, 2017

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.

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