Will be showing some of my work up in beautiful Huntsville for the next couple of months. 🎨 #artshow #Huntsville #paintings

I am remiss in posting my friend Wendy's book launch last Saturday at The Different Drummer for her wonderful book "The Last Last". I've been busy getting ready for a show of my own but tooting Wendy's horn here!! Well done Wendy!! 🎉 #kidlit #booklaunch #kidlitart #differentdrummerbooks

Finally finished my last piece for my show coming up in October. Whew! "Yogie" Original colored pencil #art #drawing #chiuahua #kidlitart

Yogie insisted on climbing up on my lap and joining me in the studio as I try to get ready for a show in October. #studio #divadog

I'm late but Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Fall is just around the corner and you can feel the bite in the air.

Seeing so much negativity in the news, on social media I came across a sketch I did for nursing week some time ago and thought I would post it. A picture is worth a thousand words as they say. #nurse #pencil #care #art #sketch

Some kitty sketches for International Cat Day #internationalcatday #sketches #watercolor #cats #pencil

Taking a break from unpacking. A sketch from one of my sketch books, garden coreopsis. #watercolor #sketch #flowerstudy #botany #nature

I am in the throes of unpacking in my new place but will be back online soon 🙂

As I have been packing up, I came across some research drawings that were the precursor to my final painting "Hiding" of a woodcock in underbrush an original acrylic. I think that painting ended up in Germany. #studyskins #sketches #researchdrawings #ornithology #woodcock #illustration #art

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! I love all things natural and paint and draw in various mediums. Have been busy packing for my move and the day got away on me! #flowers #kidlitart #illustration #painting

Came across a photo I had taken of a watercolor study I had done of Columbine flowers in our garden years ago. #flowers #watercolorstudy #nature #illustration

I had hoped to include all three sketches in one post but it didn't seem to work so bear with me 🙂. The finished product was a large acrylic painting on stretched canvas. #sketches #commission #cottage #watercolor

I have sold my house and am busily packing as the closing date is fast approaching. I will post infrequently until I am moved and settled. I came across come old sketches of a commission I did for a successful business man of his cottage and thought I would share. #cottage #commission #sketches

A page out of my sketchbook. American Redstart sketches from the ROM. #pencil #birds #nature #ornithology #sketchbook

I can't remember if I shared these little sketches of the chippy babies that used to get into so much trouble at my place in Bracebridge a few summers ago. Wanted to share something as I'm so relieved my son has come out of surgery after a nasty work injury. 🙏♥️ #chipmunks #pastel #sketch #pencil

This is what I've been working on this last while. Going through some stress as I try to sell my house. "Yogie" colored pencil. #workinprogress #chihuahua #illustration #drawing #dogart

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Looking forward to spring! #watercolor #kidlit #kidlitart #water #nature #illustration

Happy Saint Patrick's Day! ☘️ #leprechaun #SaintPatrick'sDay #green #kidlitart #illustration #watercolor

I have been recovering from an illness these last few weeks and am dealing with allergies as spring approaches but slowly getting back in the studio. Thought it would be fun to share a very early piece of art. #butterfly #troutlily #garden #nature #painting #illustration

A spring painting of my sister’s I wanted to share. I love her use of colour in this piece.

I've been quite ill with an arm infection. Doctor visits, ER visit and waiting for a call from the internal medical clinic for follow up. Posting an old sketch for World Wildlife Day. #pencil #sketch #worldwildlifeday #cougar

Another sketch of a chippy baby. #black&white #chipmunk #kidlitart #kidlit #sketch #nature #pencil #drawing

Just a silly little drawing to say Happy Valentine's Day! #valentinesday #kidlitart #illustration #whimsicalart #watercolor #kidlit

So lovely and colourful for Valentines Day!

I'm not certain if I posted this before but I just needed something that isn't snow or winter after that winter storm from yesterday. Purple Iris acrylic and watercolor. #mixedmedia #iris #botany #painting #acrylic #flowers

Wow this is gorgeous!

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! (just a tad bit late) I'm a children's book illustrator & author from the Netherlands. My books are published in (amongst other countries) France, Germany & Italy. My dream is to see them in English too someday. (My UK & USA friends keep nagging me😂) #kidlitart #kidlit"

Love the soft fairy lights and lush greenery!

Yes!

Love how fun and colorful this is!

Happy #kidlitpostcard day! I am an artist who loves to draw and paint and capture the wonder of what is all around us! Here is a little chippy that befriended me one summer day and brought me her babies. There's a story there. Seeking representation. #kidlitart #illustration #kidlit

Just found another artist that I wanted to share. I enjoy seeing other people’s styles!

I found this sketch in my portfolio and I thought I would share it. True it's not wonderful, but there's something compelling about it and sad and soulful and I thought I would share it for Black History Month. #Blackhistorymonth #pencil #sketch #study #illustration

Some more lovely flowers on yet another chilly day. I heard it snowed in Florida! This is my sister’s piece. Notice the cute little mice peeking out from the blooms. 🥰

Another chilly day. Field sketch "Spring Beauty". Another lovely name "May Flowers". I prefer the former. #fieldsketch #watercolor #painting #sketchbookart #illustration #botany

I may have posted this a while back, sorry if I did, can't remember. But on this cold and frigid day, how about some garden flower sketches to brighten your day? Watercolor studies out of my sketchbook. #watercolorsketches #botony #flowers #sketchbook

A watercolor out of my sketchbook. Back in the studio finally. Painted Lady and Coneflower. I'm afraid it hasn't translated as well in the picture. #watercolor #butterfly #flower #sketchbookstudy #painting

A while back I posted a sketch of a garden commission I had done for someone. I found the original final piece and thought I would post it. I love gardens and this garden was spectacular. "Janet's Garden". #gardens #gardeningfeed #botany #nature #kidlitart #watercolor #illustration #art #painting

I am just so jazzed over this painting of my sister’s. I have a terrible migraine this morning and was feeling blue but she cheered me up with this beautiful new piece! ❤️❤️

My dream reading nook. Love this piece! ❤️

Sharing another lovely piece. My sister’s fox & gnome ❤️

Beautiful artwork that I’m sharing properly this time ❤️

This bear reminds me of our character that my sister and I created as children, Bruno the Bear 🐻

Beautiful artwork that I wanted to share as well

I just added this book to my library and it couldn’t have come at a better time. ❤️ #loveofreading #kidlit #kidlitart #chaliemackesy

Out of the sketchbook Winterberry, original watercolor. I loved to walk along Stoneleigh Rd along the lake. There were all kinds of flora and fauna to study. #winterberry #nature #landscape #botany #illustration #painting #watercolor #sketchbook #art

I love this ❤️

Yikes! I can't believe I missed kidlitpostcard day! Looking for representation. Love to paint nature scenes, animals, anything joyful. #kidlitpostcardday #kidlitart #nature #winter #watercolor #art #illustration #landscape

Just let me sleep the year is almost over. #chihuahua #year2024 #letsleepingdogslie