Enjoy exploring my world of Childrens Books and Illustrations...
(All illustrations displayed below are from childrens books that were written and illustrated by ME:)
The magical world of childrens books is a wonderful place to reside. There is a peaseful, playfulness about it that I love. Creating a story is much like creating a painting, each one is a unique experssion of insperation all its own. Some of my illustrations live happily in their childrens book forever. They contently coexist with the words on their page, together telling a story. However, some illustrations have called out to me and insisted on being turned into a canvas painting aswell. Often it is hard for me to tell if a painting inspired a story, or if a story idea inspired a painting.
![]() View From Below.._edited.Acrylic Paint on Illustration Board | ![]() Whale TailMarker on Illustration Board | ![]() Delicate Flowers in the SunOil Pastel on Paper |
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![]() Sea MistOil Pastel on Paper | ![]() Into the WoodsOil Paint on Canvas | ![]() Pink Hydrangea Closeup |
![]() FireworkOil Pastel on paper | ![]() Sunflower and TurtleOil Pastel on Paper | ![]() Hydrangea CloseupOil Pastel and Acrylic Paint on Paper |
![]() 2015-01-28 20.47.32_edited_edited.jpgAcrylic Paint on Illustration Board | ![]() Popcorn CloudsAcrylic Paint on Bristol Board | ![]() Beach Umbrella |
![]() CircumferenceAcrylic Paint on Illustration Board | ![]() Cherry on TopColored Pencil and Marker on Bristol Board | ![]() Blue Mermaid SketchMarker on Bristol Board |
![]() Beta FishyWatercolor on paper | ![]() Two Pine conesPen and Ink Sketch on Paper | ![]() Queen Splash (pre sketch)Marker on paper |
![]() Beach PicnicAcrylic Paint on Illustration Board | ![]() Sea Pony (sketch)Marker on Paper | ![]() Yellow Sun RiseOil Pastel on Paper |
![]() Abstract ShellMarker on Paper | ![]() Palm Tree Beach | ![]() Pink CupcakeColored Pencil on Paper |
![]() Green Bamboo on PinkAcrylic on Illustration Board | ![]() Bashful Sea PonyColored Pencil and Marker on Paper | ![]() Sea Life, Green and PinkMarker on Bristol Board |
![]() Beach Day SketchPencil on Paper | ![]() Rainbow Dolphin SketchCrayon on Paper | ![]() Hills and MountainsOil Pastel on Paper |
![]() One Starfish, and One Sand DollarCrayon and Watercolor on Watercolor Paper | ![]() Washed UpCrayon and Watercolor on Watercolor Paper | ![]() Blue BambooAcrylic Paint on Paper |
![]() Rainbow Whale (color Sketch)Crayon and Watercolor on Paper | ![]() SurferCrayon and Acrylic Paint on Paper | ![]() SurfboardCrayon and Watercolor on Paper |
![]() Impasto SkyAcrylic Paint over Oil Pastel on Paper | ![]() Thumbprint Waves (Bright)Acrylic Paint on Illustration Board | ![]() Thumbprint WavesAcrylic Paint on Illustration Board |
![]() Pink Sky SunriseWatercolor on Watercolor Paper | ![]() Pink Mountain SunriseOil Pastel on Paper | ![]() Swirly BlueAcrylic Paint over Crayon |
![]() Orange Sky SunriseWatercolor on Watercolor Paper | ![]() Single Thumbprint WaveMarker and Watercolor on Paper | ![]() KAPOW! |
![]() Dancing Palm TreesOil Pastel on Paper | ![]() Impressionistic FlowerWatercolor on Paper | ![]() Cressent Moon in a Swirly Blue Sky |
![]() Shinning Through...Watercolor on Watercolor Paper | ![]() 20150215_093534_edited.jpg | ![]() Birthday Party |
![]() Floating Flowers | ![]() Colorful CupcakeMarker and Acrylic Paint on Illustration Board | ![]() They Swam On...Marker on Illustration Board |
![]() Turtle Exploring the BeachWatercolor on Watercolor Paper | ![]() Cherry Blossom TreeMarker on Bristol Board | ![]() For the TreesOil Pastel on Paper |
![]() Hand Patterns | ![]() Spooky TreeAcrylic Paint on Paper | ![]() Full Moon Rising |
![]() Full Moon TreeAcrylic Paint on Illustration Board |