IF- Spirit

This crew is filled with the Christmas spirit!  

Happy Holidays to you all!

Illustration Friday - Swamp

Feeling swamped.

Illustration Friday - Intentions

Clare had every intention of doing her homework...but...the sun was shining, the flowers were blooming...and she did have her tutu on...

Illustration Friday - Influence

What bigger influence is there than the moon?  It changes the tides, it effects our moods, makes coyotes howl, sends women into labor and its brightness and beauty can keep you up at night (like my little bunny friend!)!

Illustration Friday - Gesture and Perennial

Well since I was away with my family last week I had no time to paint...too much fun and sun to be had!  SO...this week I combined the two!  Nothing like a sweet gesture of Badger's favorite perennial fruit for his birthday!  Maybe it's a stretch...but they both seem quite pleased!

Illustration Friday - Launch

For If's word launch this week, I thought of pair figure skaters where the guy launches the girl high into the air!  It's so amazing and equally frightening!  How do they ever land on their feet?  So, here are my little bunny friends skating away!

Spring has Sprung!

With the winter the way it has been going, I am starting to wish (very hard) for spring!  Although I enjoy the snow...it has gotten to me a bit!  My children have not had a full week of school since we came back from Christmas break , I feel as if we are constantly shoveling and I have been in desperate need of some springiness.  So today, while rummaging around, found some lovely yellow patterned papers...just the inspiration I needed!  I had this cute bunny and butterfly watercolor, but didn't like the way I had done the background...enter fun yellow paper and ta-da...Spring has sprung!  I have never played with paper before...so it may not be great, but it sure is cheery!  And below is my three year old daughter's beautiful piece!  In my opinion, much better than mine!