A WHISKEY TALE

11”x14” colored pencil & gouache on bristol vellum

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HUGS

8x10”

colored pencil on bristol vellum

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BLOOM DANCE

9”x9” colored pencil on vellum plate paper

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GYPSY MOTH

9”x12” Colored pencil and gouache on hot press watercolor paper

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FORAGING LITTLE SHREW

6x8”

colored pencil on bristol vellum

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MORNINGS IN THE GARDEN

8x10”

colored pencil on bristol vellum

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TRAVELING HEALER

8”x10” colored pencil on bristol vellum

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CHEERS

6x8”

colored pencil on bristol vellum

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FROGS SINGING

6”x8” colored pencil on bristol vellum

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SOMETHING’S BREWING

8”x10” colored pencil on bristol vellum

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BEAR & HIS BOWL OF SOUP

6”x8” colored pencil on Bristol velllum

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WAITING FOR AUTUMN

5x7”

colored pencil on bristol vellum

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PLAY ME A LITTLE TUNE

8x10”

colored pencil on bristol vellum

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FRIENDS

6x8”

colored pencil on bristol vellum

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TOGETHER FOREVER

8x10”

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SNAIL MAIL WITH A LITTLE HELP

two pieces 6x8” each

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SOUP SEASON

5x7”

colored pencil on bristol vellum

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WAITING FOR COCKTAIL HOUR

8x10”

colored pencil on bristol vellum

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HAPPY PEDALING

6x8”

colored pencil on bristol vellum

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SUMMER KITCHEN

Inspired by the summer kitchens of Ukraine.

8x10”

Colored pencil on bristol vellum

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SPRING VEGGIE FRIENDS

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FORAGING

colored pencil and watercolor on hot press

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YUM! PARMIGIANO REGGIANO!

6x8”

colored pencil on bristol vellum

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A DOOZY OF A FIND

6x8”

colored pencil on bristol vellum

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A LITTLE TREAT

6x8”

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FRENCH MACARON LOOT

6x8”

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A LITTLE COLLECTION OF BEARS

colored pencil on bristol vellum

Everything is going to be okay.

Everything is going to be okay.
She loves her new green wool coat.

She loves her new green wool coat.
a flair for fashion

a flair for fashion
I like you

I like you
Hello!
Hello!

STORY TIME

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PADDLE PADDLE PADDLE

It’s a beautiful day to be on the lake.

colored pencil on bristol vellum

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SWEEPING

If you have to sweep up the crumbs, you may as well make it fun.

gouache & colored pencil on bristol vellum

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TRAVELING

What adventure is little Mr. Shrew floating to?

watercolor & colored pencil on bristol vellum

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OLIVE LOVE

colored pencil & watercolor on bristol vellum

This little shrew loves to snack on olives! How will he ever reach one?

This little shrew loves to snack on olives! How will he ever reach one?
With a bit of ingenuity & determination (and a grumbling tummy), little shrew will be snacking on his olives.

With a bit of ingenuity & determination (and a grumbling tummy), little shrew will be snacking on his olives.

MOUNTAIN FLOWER

She has the best hairdo.

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MR. FITZ

Mr. Fitz and his prized peach.

colored pencil on bristol vellum

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A PEACEFUL SAIL

sailing to no where in particular.

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FELIX

Out & about on an adventure. Felix, where are you off to?

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WAITING FOR SPRING

We can’t wait!

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A SUNDAY DRIVE

This is a happy mode of transportation.

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FOREST BATHING

Soaking in the trees.

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WAITER IN THE WOODS

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Walking in the woods on an Autumn day, I came across a well dressed bear who kindly asked if I would like a cocktail. Of course, that is a yes please! I’ll have an apple whiskey sour. Thank you friend bear.

Walking in the woods on an Autumn day, I came across a well dressed bear who kindly asked if I would like a cocktail. Of course, that is a yes please! I’ll have an apple whiskey sour. Thank you friend bear.
I decided the kind thing to do, was to invite my cocktail serving friend bear to sit and share a drink with me. We had a lovely conversation.

I decided the kind thing to do, was to invite my cocktail serving friend bear to sit and share a drink with me. We had a lovely conversation.

WINTER TREASURE

What yummy treats will you cook up with your rose hip little mouse?

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FOR YOU

Flowers make Granny happy.

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A PERFECT DAY

Napping, snacking & reading.

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CHRISTMAS

colored pencil on bristol vellum

Hauling in the merry.

Hauling in the merry.
A silent night.

A silent night.
Hauling in more merry.

Hauling in more merry.
Schlepping in favorite baubles with care.

Schlepping in favorite baubles with care.
Wait for me!

Wait for me!

Piggy with his figgy pudding & his sidekick Moink.

Piggy with his figgy pudding & his sidekick Moink.
She has been making her Nana’s steamed plum pudding with hard sauce for years. Its her favorite holiday tradition.

She has been making her Nana’s steamed plum pudding with hard sauce for years. Its her favorite holiday tradition.
Henry really loves figgy pudding.

Henry really loves figgy pudding.
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THE NUTCRACKER

Clara and the Nutcracker
Clara and the Nutcracker

6x8”

colored pencil on bristol vellum
Waltz Of The Snowflakes
Waltz Of The Snowflakes

6x8”

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PUMPKIN SOUP

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SPOOKY SEASON

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SHE LOVES PLANTS

She will be planting for days!

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ESTRA

The Etruscan Shrew is the smallest mammal in the world. They have huge appetites and can eat two times their own body weight. Pistachio gelato is Estra’s favorite! She can eat lots & lots of it.

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HELPING NANNY

This is a drawing from an old photo of my brothers and I helping our great Grandma do the dishes.

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A SUMMER PARADE

A celebration of Summer solstice.

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CUPPA TEA

Tea is always a good idea any time of the day.

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TULIP

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PIGS

Lunar new year. Year of the pig 2019.

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JUST HANGING

and napping

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FANCY A PIECE OF CAKE?

imagine wandering through the forest and meeting a big friendly bear carrying a cake.

colored pencil & pan pastel on bristol vellum

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VIRGIL

Virgil the little vole lives under our wild geraniums.

colored pencil on bristol vellum

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FRIENDS

unlikely friends

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LOVE YOU

A mom’s love lasts forever & ever

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FOREST PARTY

On an early August evening, I was looking out my window and amongst the trees I saw a mama deer with her baby, a squirrel, chipmunk, two rabbits and a whole bunch of birds. It was a forest party of sorts. True story.

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MARCEAUX

The circus cat

watercolor & colored pencil on hot press

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PRUNE & HER LITTLE FLOWER BLOOM

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BARNABY THE BUMBLE

Sipping on a bee’s knees.

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BEBO

Bebe likes pie. She likes cherry pie.

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EVERYTHING WILL BE OK

Inspired by the devastating wildfires of 2020 in Colorado

colored pencil on bristol vellum

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A LITTLE DANCE

In September 2020 we had three baby mule deer that kept visiting our yard for multiple days in a row. This is what I think they do when no one is watching

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A MOMENT WITH HIS TOAST

Jam on toast is such a comfort.

watercolor & colored pencil on hot press

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SINGING

Double double toil & trouble colored pencil on bristol

Double double toil & trouble

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PRUDENCE

Prudence is truly excited about her fly spritz.

colored pencil on bristol vellum

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ROONY

He is so proud of his little sprout that he grew all by himself.

colored pencil on hot press

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SKATING

8x10”

watercolor and colored pencil on cold press watercolor paper

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SPRING CELEBRATION

8x10”

colored pencil on bristol vellum

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