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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!

In Art & Illustration (mine) Tags paint, painting, illustration, illustrator, art, artist, artwork, artsy, creative, design, graphic, graphic design, kids, children, kids book, kid lit art, children's art, childrens illustration, red, white, black, black and white, minimal, minimalist, minimalism, whimsy, whimsical, cute, sweet, sewing, yarn, knitting, craft, crafts, crafty, arts and crafts, diy, maker, buttons, silhouettes, limited color, color, colors, color palette, palette, watercolor, watercolour, original, originals, original art, original painting, sneak peek, glimpse, charming, fun, playing, busy bee, bouquet, flowers, flower, floral, happy, love, painting process, i love my job, wip, work flow, work in progress, summer, work
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An Afternoon of Hygge

March 25, 2017

An Afternoon of Hygge   8"x10"  watercolor on paper

A simple practice of cozy. There's nothing like the comfort that can be found in the company of good friends and a warm bowl of hot soup.  

A Definition: Hygge: (noun) A Danish word for a quality of coziness (=feeling warm, comfortable, and safe) that comes from doing simple things such as lighting candles, baking, or spending time at home with your family: You can read more about Hygge here, through this fun article courtesy of The New Yorker.

Come to find out, I've been practicing this lifestyle since I was a child, I just never knew the word for it before now. 

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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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Bear Mitten

December 12, 2016

Bear Mitten   7"x7"  watercolor on paper

Our bear friend has quite a large sweet tooth, he's a gentle giant and will never turn down an opportunity for candy. He's one of my favorites from my series Smitten with the Mitten.

Confession: I'm a bit jealous of his red mittens, and I'll admit that I wish they were real so I could snatch up a pair for myself! I can picture a jolly elf sporting a set of those mittens as well. 

 

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Deer Mitten

December 9, 2016

Deer Mitten   7"x7"  watercolor on paper

Next in line of my series Smitten with the Mitten, is this little deer. Those big ears of hers are just right to hear the ringing of bells from Santa's sleigh. She may not be a reindeer, but she has some Christmas bells of her own.

Her favorite song is Silver Bells. Here's a few lines in case you'd like to sing along:

Silver bells, (silver bells) silver bells (silver bells)
It's Christmas time in the city
Ring-a-ling, (ring-a-ling)
Hear them ring, (hear them ring)
Soon it will be Christmas day

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Bunny Mitten

December 5, 2016

Bunny Mitten   7"x7"  watercolor on paper

The beginning of a little set of animals with Scandinavian mittens. I almost want to knit a few sets of these myself to supply our woodland friends with some winter warmth. 

The first installment of four knitted friends, in my series Smitten with the Mitten. These little woodland critters will be helping us count down the weeks to Christmas! 

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