Illustrations
I worked with pen and ink for most of my twenties (that's my happy place), but I slowly expanded over the years with watercolor, acrylic, oils, and now finally gouache. I've wanted to create cute, fun pieces of art for a long time, and I've finally put together a little portfolio. More artwork coming soon!
The Story
I've always dreamed of painting illustrations for children's books and I had all these great ideas in my head for years, but I never put them to paper. This year I decided I needed to take it seriously or let it go.
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So I gave up. Haha just kidding, I locked in. I sketched, I schemed, I threw away a lot of practice paintings. But slowly I found my style and I found what I loved to paint. I love silly little characters in pretty little worlds, accidental mischief, and plenty of magic.
I started painting with gouache at the beginning of this year and fell in LOVE. It's transformed my art and gave me the ease to try new things and learn to trust my color instincts. Read more about my journey at this blog post.
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These illustrations will be updated as I add new ones - I hope you enjoy!
"Mushroom Nap"
Three fairies and their bug friends take a rest
under a mushroom during an afternoon rain.
"Ballet Witch"
Some use magic words to cast spells,
but Zarina uses an elegant plié and relevé.
"A Little Snow"
Little Snow does her very best to keep up with her parents,
but she's surprised to discover her rain looks a little different.
"Cookie Catastrophe"
One little mistake with a magical oven
can fill your home with cookie chaos!
"Ruby Holiday Spreads the Love"
Ruby Holiday is an original character. She loves each and every holiday and goes all out with decor, food, and the cutest outfits possible! Her family and friends love her even if she does go a little overboard sometimes.
"For Sale $$$"
This house on Lucy's street has been for sale for a while now. Lucy prefers to stop and stare at the not-so-spooky ghosts that already live there.
"Desert Friends"
Jane dreams of a distant land where the sun is a bowl of melted butter, and the cacti are always ready to dance.
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