Illustrations
The Story
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!
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 this year here at this blog post.
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These illustrations will be updated as I add new ones - I hope you enjoy!
"The Unfinished Project"
A rainy day, some tea, and a knitting project waiting for some attention. It'll have to wait until she finishes her tea.
"Brewing Gold"
The crystal witch spends her days and nights
brewing gold in her floating cauldron. Come too close,
and you'll meet her spiders.
"Flee to the Woods"
A little ghost flees the distant intruder,
disappearing back into its little autumn forest.
"A Seashell Nap"
A busy spring day in the sea can't disturb
this mermaid's perfect napping spot.
"Fairy Finding"
This boy is sure a little fairy
is just around the corner. Somewhere.
"Painting the Undersea Door"
Even mermaids need a change now and then! The fish are very confused about what she's doing though.
"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.
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"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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