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Simon Squirrel

April 3, 2018

Simon Squirrel   watercolor on paper

There's no nut he finds too tough to crack. To be sure, he's one smart squirrel.

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Home

November 22, 2017

Home   watercolor on paper

I just love this illustration, and it certainly has to be in my top favorites. It depicts my favorite season, and it reminds me of my home, so that of course is what I decided to call it!

Many of you that live in the states are most likely homeward bound for celebrating Thanksgiving with friends and family, and so here's to wishing you happy journeys, and a joy-filled time when you arrive at your homes, wherever they may be. Happy Thanksgiving!!

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Original Painting: The Animal's Picnic

July 26, 2017

The Animal's Picnic   12"x12"  watercolor on paper

The original for this happy little excursion is now up in my shop!

Another original painting in this shop update coming soon.

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags summer, fun, cook-out, cook out, cookout, holiday, picnic, mushroom, mushrooms, charming, food, otters, otter, animals in clothes, animals, woodland, forest, chef, foodie, rabbit, rabbits, bunny, bunnies, raccoon, squirrel, red squirrel, friends, friendsgiving, friendship, happy, play, whimsy, whimsical, original, original art, original painting, illustrator, illustration, kids, children, home decor, home, house, wall art, wall decor, design, graphic design, paper, watercolor, watercolour, paint, painting, creative, photo, photography, retro, rustic, pink, nursery
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The Animal's Picnic

July 18, 2017

The Animal's Picnic    12"x12"  watercolor on paper

Summer get-togethers are the funnest, and this bunch has gathered 'round a mushroom cap for a feast of corn and ripe watermelon. Good things are always made that much better with friends. I hope your summer looks something like this (but if you are keeping company with a sweet little otter dressed in retro attire, please let me know, I'd love to tag along!)

Happy Summer!

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags animals, Animals In Clothes, otter, otters, rabbit, bunny, bunnies, rabbits, squirrel, red squirrel, raccoon, woodland animals, woodland, forest, mushroom, mushrooms, watercolor, animal, picnic, watermelon, cookout, cook-out, cook out, corn, painting, paint, illustration, illustrator, artwork, art, artist, artsy, friends, friendship, friendsgiving, happy, fun, play, pink, chef, retro, rustic, charming, sweet, cute, kids, children, paper, sailor, nautical, anthro, anthropomorphic, holiday, summer, summer fun, playing, food, foodie, feast, cooking, culinary, graphic design, nursery, aquarelle, water color
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The Magical Story Hour

February 10, 2017

The Magical Story Hour   12"x12"  watercolor & ink on paper

After building their new friend, the following day the children returned to enjoy his company again. And they all settled down for a quiet and magical story hour with their new friend. Everyone is hoping to have their favorite book read aloud, even the animals (the birds are carrying their favorite in the air!) What a wonderful way to spend the afternoon!

Thinking of teaching my own snow sculptures the handy trick of reading a-loud from favorite books.

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags winter, snow, friends, friend, friendship, snowman, cute, surreal, whimsy, whimsical, fox, animals, woodland, wildlife, nature, bunny, bunnies, rabbit, squirrel, books, book, read, reading, storybook, story, stories, picture book, novel, birds, bird, feathers, kids, children, picture, painting, watercolor, watercolour, ink, drawing, pain, illustration, kid lit, kid lit art, kidlit, kidlitart, library, happy, fun, playing, story time, girl, boy, sweet, set, character, characters, character design, charming, kids lit, red fox, rabbits, feather, paper
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Building Friendships

February 6, 2017

Building Friendships   12"x12"  watercolor & ink on paper

One of my favorite things about the winter is being able to sculpt a jolly being from all that snow. These clever kids have thought of all of the right ingredients for making a new friend and bring him to life! (Sequel illustration to follow shortly)

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags winter, snow, snowman, play, fun, playing, kids, children, kid lit, kid lit art, kidlit, kidlitart, picture book, children's book, children's illustration, Children's Art, painting, paint, watercolor, watercolour, ink, fox, rabbit, bunny, squirrel, rabbits, woodland, surreal, whimsy, cute, red fox, animals, animal, anthro, anthropomorphic, books, book, reading, winter wonderland, February, happy, charming, wildlife, sweet, nature, forest, woodland animals, nursery, boy, girl, water color, mixed media, illustration, illo, illustrator, art, artist, retro, vintage, rustic, friend, friends, friendship, building snowman, paper
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Bon Voyage!!

January 26, 2017

Wishing happy trails to this original that has just been sent off to its new home! 
I'll miss these little trick-or-treaters, good luck out there guys!!

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags original, painting, watercolor, watercolour, illustration, halloween, woodland, forest, fox, raccoon, rabbit, squirrel, mouse, bunny, bon voyage, post, photo, photography, strawberry, mushroom, witch, ghost, costume, candy, sweet, sweets, dessert, bat, bats, ink, childrens illustration, paint

Santa's Little Helpers

December 22, 2016

Santa's Little Helpers   watercolor & ink on paper

The right jolly old elf has some eager little helpers. They're hard at work on a special Christmas toy. Making some finishing touches on this toy elephant before packing it onto the sleigh for the big day.

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags santa, st nick, saint nick, saint nicholas, st nicholas, jolly, elf, elves, raccoon, squirrel, elephant, toy, kids, children, Christmas, Christmas Gifts, paint, work, December, north pole, toys, gifts, presents, stocking, building, green, red, woodland, forest, cute, sweet, whimsy, whimsical, charming, kid lit art, kidlitart, nursery, sugar plums, december, happy holidays, holiday, holidays, Merry, happy Christmas, happy, Christmas cheer, cheer, cheers, friends, the north pole, animals, animal, rustic, fairy tale, storybook, merry christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy Christmas, art, illustration, illustrator, watercolor, watercolour, ink, red squirrel, vintage toy, vintage, retro, toy maker, Christmas countdown, painting, circus, joyeux noel, noel, anthro, anthropomorphic, animals in clothes, winter, snow, kid lit, kidlit, mixed media, nature, wildlife, Woodland, hammer, carpenter, artist, Santa, Santa Claus, surreal, friend, friendship
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The Caroling Troupe

December 19, 2016

"The Caroling Troupe"   watercolor & ink on paper

Spreading some much needed holiday cheer in a forest near you.

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags winter, carol, caroling, singing, song, noel, joy, happy, happy holidays, happy Christmas, Merry Christmas, December, Christmas music, music, instruments, musicians, fox, rabbit, raccoon, animals, animal, woodland, forest, cheer, jolly, falala, deck the halls, cheers, holiday, holidays, snow, floral, rustic, anthro, anthropomorphic, surreal, cute, sweet, friends, holly, pinecones, Christmas, trumpet, drums, choir, bunny, squirrel, mouse, mice, fun, play, playing, illustration, painting, watercolor, watercolour, ink, mixed media, multimedia, art, kid lit, kidlitart
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Thankful for Friendly Windows and Pumpkin Pie

November 23, 2016

Thankful for Friendly Windows and Pumpkin Pie   10"x12"  watercolor on paper

Thanksgiving thoughts from this bunch of happy critters? Good friends, friendly windows, and pumpkin pie. Hope you get the chance to enjoy a slice of pie during the holiday as well! And if you have any leftovers, why not share a slice with a furry friend?

Happy Thanksgiving!

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags thanksgiving, Happy Thanksgiving, friendsgiving, friends, friend, friendly, friendship, best friends, bff, animals, animals in clothes, anthro, anthropomorphic, nature, wildlife, holiday, holidays, happy holidays, fun, happy, pie, pies, pumpkin, pumpkins, pumpkin pie, food, treats, treat, sweet, sweets, sweet tooth, fox, rabbit, red fox, bunny, squirrel, grey squirrel, autumn, fall, window, windows, illustration, girl, cute, share, sharing, thanks, thank, thank you, thankful, Thanksgiving, leaves, autumn leaves, harvest, kid lit, kid lit art, picture book, fairy tale, storybook, woodland, love, bounty, blessings, orange, dessert, desserts, foodie, cooking, chef, family, rabbits, November
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The Woodland Halloween Troupe

October 28, 2016

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.

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags Halloween, Halloween party, happy halloween, nature, woodland, candy, ghoul, bats, ghost, witch, mushroom, kids, children, candy corn, costume, costumes, Hallow's Eve, Halloween Costumes, spook, spooky, trick or treat, trick or treating, forest, boo, trees, pumpkin, pumpkins, cat, raccoon, fox, rabbit, mouse, squirrel, red fox, animals, animal, wildlife, Animals In Clothes, animals in clothes, fun, playing, anthro, anthropomorphic, happy, chocolate, broomstick, strawberry, cute, charming, whimsy, whimsical, watercolor, watercolour, watercolor illustration, paint, painting, ink, inktober, inktober 2016, inktober2016, pen and ink, mixed media, multimedia, october, autumn, fall, october 31
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Summer Dreaming of Autumn

August 25, 2016

It's no secret that autumn is my favorite time of the year. So even though sweltering summer is upon us, my thoughts are on October...

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags WIP, ink, painting, illustration, art, artwork, artist, artists on tumblr, artists of tumblr, Halloween, photo, photography, October, Inktober, summer, costumes, kid lit, picture book, pumpkins, Hallow's Eve, Halloween Costumes, kids, children, woodland, trick or treat, trick or treating, candy, pumpkin, autumn, autumn leaves, harvest, fall, wheat, pen, leaves, leaf, foliage, botanical, nature, wildlife, surreal, fairy tale, storybook, corn, pumpkin stem, decorating, dream, dreaming, bats, bat, fox, ghost, sheet, squirrel, friends, playing, fun, cute, sweet, anthro, anthropomorphic, harvest time, fall harvest, harvest party, party, halloween party, kids halloween, paper, watercolor, watercolour, watercolor painting, water colour, water color, watercolor illustration, pen and ink, vintage, retro, cat, sweet treats, sweet tooth, jack o lantern, pumpkin carving, happy, happy fall, happy autumn
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Holiday Thinking & Inking

August 18, 2016

That time six days ago when this little holiday piece was being inked. ✎ ❄ ❅ 

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags ink, squirrel, raccoon, elephant, holiday, holidays, happy holidays, Christmas, winter, snow, Decemeber, WIP, sketch, sketchbook, sketching, draw, drawing, doodle, inking, pen and ink, pen, photography, animals, Animals In Clothes, anthro, anthropomorphic, woodland, forest, surreal, fairy tale, storybook, children, kids, kid lit, picture book, whimsy, whimsical, nature, wildlife, pinecones, illustration, illustrator, children's book, childrens illustration, children's art, children's illustration, process, TBT, sweet, cute, creative, graphic design, character, characters, character design, happy, fun, play, playing, thursday, art, artist, artists on Tumblr, artists of tumblr, craft, artwork, artsy, photo, camera, behind the scenes, sneak peek, backstage, studio, widn, work, work flow, job, i love my job, summer, paper, watercolor, watercolour, watercolor illustration, painting, graphite, pencil
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Sneak Peek Part 1

August 15, 2016

Painting squirrels in hats.

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags squirrel, hat, cute, wip, ink, watercolor, watercolor illustration, watercolour, paint, art, illustration, nature, animals, animal, animals in clothes, anthro, anthropomorphic, surreal, kids, kid lit, picture book, wildlife, woodland, forest, friend, red squirrel, palette, fashion, vintage, painting, painting process, close-up, sneak peek, artist, artists on Tumblr, artists of tumblr, illustrator, creative, work, rustic, sweet, whimsy, whimsical, photo, photography, studio, artwork, children's illustration, Children's Art, children's book, children, fun, widn
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2016 Calendar: Year at a Glance

November 15, 2015
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Lots of exciting things have been taking place around here! And now I am happy to introduce a new product I’ve been wanting to finish for ages…

A year at a glance calendar!

I just love how the single print holds all of the days in a year, and it will serve as a piece of art until the new year comes (or hang on to it and continue to enjoy it into the new year!)

I’ve listed it in the shop and it’s just in time to make perfect present at Christmas!

P.S. As I was building this, I discovered a fun little fact: twenty sixteen has 366 days due to a sneaky little leap year! I’m already planning on having a miniature party to celebrate that phenomenon, because after all, February 29th’s a rare little ‘fella!

Tags stationery, calendar, print, illustration, 2016, happy new year, two thousand sixteen, art, squirrel, Year at a glance, office, home decor, office decor, wall decor, animals in clothes, anthropomorphic, literature, reading, books, woodland, trees, library, Christmas, present, artist, artists on tumblr, painting, forest, artwork, fine art
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