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Sneaky Peeks: Part 2

September 29, 2017

A Rabbit + a book + vintage spectacles = One happy illustrator

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Sneaky Peeks: Part 1

September 27, 2017

He's so nifty, and what's more he knows it!

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A Good Yarn

August 16, 2017

I've been using a very limited palette for these silhouettes, and having great fun with the pops of red! I must admit, I love a good yarn... Can't wait to put all of these together!

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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!

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The Wind in Your Hair

August 11, 2017

I just adore days like this, that's probably why autumn has a special place in my heart! Warm cups of tea, pumpkins, and the smell of cinnamon. And all the while, the sound of a windy day is an enchantment to me!

A lovely little note: That bouquet that keeps popping up in my recent posts are my Mama's that she has had dried for years (a special thanks to her for letting me carefully borrow them!) I think I love a good dried flower more than the real thing sometimes!

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Sneak Peek: Part Four

August 9, 2017

A sneak peek, where the painting is actually peeking back. I love how she's glancing through the baby's breath...

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Sneak Peek: Part Three

August 7, 2017

Part Three of "Showing Paintings Without *Actually* Showing Them". Stay tuned for the subsequent sequels!

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Sneak Peek: Part Two

August 3, 2017

This horsey is glancing at something over his shoulder. I wonder what he sees...

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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...

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Pink

July 13, 2017

Pink may be most every little girl's favorite color, but it can also be so sophisticated and elegant. It's definitely a color that will grow up with you. Just an observation as I have been painting through rose-colored glasses lately, and I'm happy to report that I like what I see!

P.S. - Something exciting: This may or may not be end-papers for a little something (but you didn't hear it from me!)

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Pink Flowers

July 12, 2017

Part Two of my recent floral mania (pink edition)

Geraniums have always had a special place with me. My great-grandparents owned a greenhouse where they grew and sold flowers. Gernaiums were what they were really known for. I like to think that I inherited that from them. 

 

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A Sneak-Peek Bunny Sketch

April 13, 2017

Sharing a few bunny thoughts before Easter. Feeling very spring-y this week.

{Painted version coming tomorrow!}

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Drawing Cozy

March 22, 2017

Something I have been busy working on lately that has a lot to do with coziness. Finished watercolor to follow.

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Book Cover: WIP #1

March 8, 2017

The beginnings of a fun project I am working on. Painting mice and a friendly snake, for a book cover on Python computer programming! 

More sneaky peeks coming soon!

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Wildflowers & Bunnies

October 14, 2016

A sweetheart of a bunny is enjoying her fragrant clover. She'll probably nibble on it in a minute or two, but for now she's taking time to stop and smell the posies. 

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Inktober: Day 3

October 3, 2016

Happy October my lovelies!

Many apologizes for the silence I have been exhibiting the past month, but there have been a great many things that I have been working on that must remain under wraps. Secrets can be fun, and other times I wish I could let the cat out of the bag!

Anywho, I am getting a late start on Inktober, but am participating none the less! Here is a corner of a bird and floral piece I have been drawing this afternoon. More inking to come in this lovely, beautiful, dreamy brisk month. My favorite of all the calendar year... October! 

Here's to the wind, the apples, the leaves, the cinnamon, and pumpkins, each one chock full of magic and full of childhood delights I shall never outgrow! 

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Sneak Peek Part 2

August 17, 2016

Raccoons with paintbrushes, just another reason why I love my job.

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Inking Work

August 8, 2016

The humble beginnings of a little mouse.

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Making a New Friend

July 22, 2016

A little afternoon painting from my sketchbook... I love making new friends. 

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From My Sketchbook

July 20, 2016

A drawing from my sketchbook, featuring two friends, an umbrella, and a jolly rain cloud. 

More soon!

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