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Moonstruck

One full-moon night, wolves howl in concert when one bloats like a balloon! “Woah?!” Shocked, they watch the wolf float by. “Help!” One wolf jumps. “Too high!” Some stack. “Can’t balance!” Cowboy wolf swings his lasso! Paw attached. Wolf floats safely. “No worries! He will deflate as the moon wanes.” This story was written for #50presciouswords 2021 Moonstruck  The idea for this story was born…

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN 🎃 Haven’t had the time to participate in #inktober2018 or #hallowdoodle2018 ; so I dug out an old Inktober Halloween themed drawing of a witch in full throttle I did a couple of years ago. Hope y’all having a great time! • • • • • #witch #halloweenillustration #childrensbooksillustration #kidlitart #kidlitartists #happyhalloween #happyhalloween2018 https://www.instagram.com/p/BpnAPHuFq3H/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1cebmtrl7ohlu

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‪„And that‘s exactly why elephants are not supposed to eat mushrooms!“ 🍄 • • • Happy #ElephantLoonDay ! A bloated elephant 🐘 for this month‘s #ElephantLoon @Animaloonies over at Twitter, today! • • • Have a great month you gorgeous creators! 🤗 • • • ‬#elephantillustration #colourpencilart #kidlitart #kidlitartist #mice #poisonousmushroom #floatingelephant #childrensbookillustration https://www.instagram.com/p/BnmJtrunnKF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=i9gbvwooniip

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Under the wise guidance of the sorcerer, the star child and little apprentice witch learned to conjure up a magnificent tonkinese cat patronus. She was very happy. • • • For the last #artitupwithfriends prompt #patronus a tonkinese cat. This fabulous and fun creative August challenge was hosted by the fabulous artists Tabitha @pabkins and Jordan @badaliceshop @artitupwithfriends || Looking forward to next year’s challenge! • • • If you haven’t checked already, do not miss out on the fantastically crafted paper cut art of Cindy @whimsicalstorybooks and the breathtaking and beautiful line work of Yvonne @yvonnebrennecke_art . Their work was awe inspiring throughout the entire month. • • • #writingforkids #kidlitartist #childrensillustration #childrensillustrator #12x12challenge #kidlitart #kidlit #colourpencilart #harrypotterfanart #patronus #patronuscharm #littlewitchacademia #catpatronus #tonkinesecat https://www.instagram.com/p/BnJ28yzA-yX/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=gkua1y02f5xa

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“Why do I always have to be Robin!?” • • • Batman’s sidekick Robin for #artitupwithfriends #sidekick || What is left for me to do now from the prompt list @artitupwithfriends is the #patronus for August 31st. I’ll skip the self-portrait prompt like I did for the vampire and vampire’s familiar. I feel that I did more than enough self-portraits in June, I’m bored with it now ☺️. • • • There is still time to join this year’s #artitupwithfriends hosted by the fabulous artists @pabkins and @badaliceshop with a patronus (Harry Potter). • • • Also, don’t miss out on the fantastically crafted paper cut art of Cindy @whimsicalstorybooks and the breathtaking and beautiful line work of Yvonne @yvonnebrennecke_art • • • #batmancosplay #writingforkids #kidlitartist #childrensillustration #childrensillustrator #12x12challenge #kidlitart #kidlit #batmanandrobin #colourpencilart #superheroart https://www.instagram.com/p/BnDzCgjg8or/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=104hg7mnbaqsd

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My catching-up illustration for #artitupwithfriends theme #hero. I decided to do Batman, well, a Batman cosplay. I’ll be skipping the vampire theme as these characters—despite their general popularity—are my least favourite of all fantasy figures. Just never could warm up to them. Find vampires and—even more so their familiars—depressing. But that’s just me. • • • Are you tuned in to this year’s #artitupwithfriends hosted by the fabulous artists @pabkins and @badaliceshop || There is still time to join in with a self portrait and a patronus (Harry Potter). Or more if you’re a speedy artist to catch up. Check @artitupwithfriends for the prompt list. • • • Also, don’t miss out on the fantastically crafted paper cut art of Cindy @whimsicalstorybooks and the breathtaking and beautiful line work of Yvonne @yvonnebrennecke_art • • • #batmancosplay #writingforkids #kidlitartist #childrensillustration #childrensillustrator #12x12challenge #kidlitart #kidlit https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm_GJ6DgkzV/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=30sfm7cocdt0

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“I followed the spell, tap three times on your black hat and then three times on your black cat while saying three times rainbow! And then Medes became a unicorn cat instead of a rainbow fur cat!” Hmm, thought the sorcerer and scratched his long, white beard. * * * Catching up with my drawings for #artitupwithfriends hosted my the lovely artists @pabkins and @badaliceshop || Although the month of August is almost over, it’s never too late to participate! Go check @artitupwithfriends for the prompt list! * * * Do go check the amazing work by @yvonnebrennecke_art and @whimsicalstorybooks ; both one-of-a-kind artists!!! * * * #kidlitartist #sorcerer #sorcerersapprentice #unicorncat #magicspell #kidlitart #kidlit #12x12challenge #spellgonewrong #childrensbookillustration #writingforkids https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm3mSHpgJ29/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=3q7v1bzsyh7s

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The moment Stargazer joined forces with her spirit guide Wapiti, her potential to travel across galaxies was unbounded. While travelling to distant universes, she would leave her body behind while typically cats, dogs, and birds would keep her body safe and warm while she was gone. On her journeys, she would encounter creatures unknown to Earthlings—like this little bean dragon. Bean dragons are common spirit guides of star children whilst they’re still babies on Earth and before they get a spirit guide of greater power assigned. • • • For today’s #artitupwithfriends theme #spiritguide a Wapiti spirit guide of a celestial kind. • • • Haven’t heard of this August drawing event, yet? Then be sure to check the prompt list out @artitupwithfriends hosted by the talented artists @badaliceshop and @pabkins ! • • • While there are many wonderful artworks by many talented artists participating in this event, I’d like to point out another two very special artists and their work: @yvonnebrennecke_art for her immaculate line and detail work, which perfectly brings to life her vivid imagination as well as @whimsicalstorybooks for her fantastic art and storytelling that gives you the chills! • • • #kidlitartist #clairavoyant #kidlitart #drawingaugust #colourpencils #wapiti #spiritanimal #beandragon #starchild #childrensbookillustration #12x12challenge #visualstorytelling #faber_castell #colourpencilart https://www.instagram.com/p/Bmq0z5aCtUV/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=dbxkfvwhux75

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When Stargazer sat down and closed her eyes, the Universe’s mysteries unfolded before her third eye. She laughed—she laughed blissfully and then called upon her spirit guide... • • • For today’s theme #clairvoyant for #artitupwithfriends hosted by the talented artists @pabkins and @badaliceshop — If you’re not already participating in this awesome, creative August event, do go have a look at the prompt list @artitupwithfriends and join in! • • • Also, do go have a look at the wonderful and unique artworks of participating artists @yvonnebrennecke_art and @whimsicalstorybooks ! • • • Have a lovely evening dear ones! • • • #drawingaugust #illustration #writingforkids #12x12challenge #kidlitillustration #colourpencilart #clairavoyant #kidlitart #kidlitartist https://www.instagram.com/p/BmluKuXiR59/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=un0ehkwrdg49

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“It’s time to hone your innate powers and share your wisdom with a little star child down on Earth. Twinkle will guide your way to her”, said Nightglow while handing over the wand. • • • A #sorcerer for today’s #artitupwithfriends hosted by the talented @pabkins and @badaliceshop || If you haven’t heard about this creative and fun August event, yet, do check out the prompt list @artitupwithfriends and join in! • • • Also, go have a look at the wonderful and mystical creations of @whimsicalstorybooks and @yvonnebrennecke_art ! Fabulous and unique artwork! • • • Ok, I’ll go greet the stars myself, now. Have a good evening! 🌟🤗🌸🙏🌸🌟 😴 • • • #colourpencils #sorcerer #kidlitartist #polychromos #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitillustration #12x12challenge #writingforkids #writingforchildren #starchild #wand #magichat #illustrationforchildren #drawingaugust #drawingaugust2018

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All her life, Portia Potion was an outsider, a quiet thinker and smart brain. She seemed odd to others, was picked on, and lonely. Now, her days of loneliness could end: “My wicked minions will spread my potion into the world and all human kind will become fearful creatures. I’ll come to their rescue and then they’ll love me and I’ll rule the world! Buahahahahaaaaaaaaa!” • • • #wickedminion for #artitupwithfriends by creators @pabkins and @badaliceshop || if you’re not participating yet, do go check the list of prompts @artitupwithfriends and join the fun! • • Also go see more beautiful artworks by @yvonnebrennecke_art and @whimsicalstorybooks both uniquely gorgeous! • • • Good night dear ones! Have a wonderful Sunday. 💤 • • • #artitupwithfriends2018 #evilmaster #writingforkids #12x12challenge #kidlitwriter #colourpencils #evilmastermind #kidlitart #kidlitartist #evilplan #colourpencilart #faber_castell #polychromospencils

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All her life, Portia Potion was an outsider, a quiet thinker and smart brain. She also lacked a little bit of common social skills. That is why she seemed odd to others and was picked on all the time. Eventually, she withdrew herself completely from the world, became grumpy and bitter and worked on magic potions. She had a plan... an evil plan... (stay tuned) • • • For today’s theme #evilmaster for #artitupwithfriends the evilest of evil potion makers Portia Potion. • • • If you’re not participating, yet, do check out the list for August @artitupwithfriends by @pabkins and @badaliceshop and join in! It’s not just fun, but also inspirational, and a good opportunity to hone your creativity! • • • Also, check out the unique and beautiful art by @yvonnebrennecke_art and the wonderfully illustrated stories by @whimsicalstorybooks • • • #picturebookwriter #picturebookillustration #leuchtturm1917 #faber_castell #colourpencilart #kidlitart #kidlitartist #kidlitillustration #kidlitwriter #12x12challenge #writingforkids

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“Take me to the Milky Way! I must speak to my star friends”, said the hermit and off they went. 💫 • • • This morning, I enjoyed a mild sun outside while contemplating who the travelling companion of the hermit shall be. Right at that moment, a wild goose loudly honked it’s way above my head! It’s flight was so low, I heard the flapping of its wings! What an experience! I adore nature. But coming back to the point, I knew, this had to be the hermit’s travel companion! Furthermore, people who know me well may guess that after such an experience I’d look up what the goose’s message may be—beyond serving as an inspiration to draw it as today’s travelling companion theme for #artitupwithfriends • • • (in summary) It is said: Seeing a goose or geese in flight heralds a time in which something important is about to happen—something new is on its way. Be prepared. The path that one is on could take a sudden change of direction (!) but will ultimately lead to the desired destination. Well, the hermit had an accurate premonition 😁👍 what a “coincidence” 🤔 🤷🏻‍♀️ • • • Care to join? Check out @artitupwithfriends for more details on this awesome drawing event with friends in August. Also, go see the beautiful art of #artitupwithfriends creators @pabkins @badaliceshop and of fabulous @yvonnebrennecke_art • • • Good night, Instaworld! • • • #leuchtturm1917 #travellinghermit #windofchanges #drawingaugust #hermit #flyinggoose #fabercastellpolychromos #kidlitart #kidlitartist #kidlit #writingforchildren #12x12challenge #colourpencils #colourpencilart #colourpencilillustration #fantasyillustration #picturebookillustration #picturebookwriter

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“I believe the winds have changed direction—so must I”, said the hermit and so he did. • • • A travelling hermit for day 5 of #drawingaugust and #artitupwithfriends hosted by Tabitha @pabkins and Jordan @badaliceshop — Join in the fun! Check @artitupwithfriends • • • Also, check out @yvonnebrennecke_art a participating friend. Her illustrations are meticulously illustrated and one of a kind! • • • Hope you’re all enjoying a lovely Sunday! I know @verticis360 is—singing and playing the ukulele on a surfboard on the lake of Geneva! 🏄‍♂️ 🌊 🎶 🌺 How cool is that?!? Thanks @meissoun_dance for sharing 😁 • • • #kidlitart #kidlit #storytelling #writer #illustration #hermit #windofchanges #colourpencilart #polychromos #12x12challenge #leuchtturm1917 #sketchbookdrawing

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The little witch found a spell that promises to turn her cat’s fur into rainbow colours and she was determined to try it: “Tap, tap, tap, on my black hat, tap, tap, tap on my black cat, then I‘ll stroke you till you purr and then say rainbow, rainbow, rainbow fur!” Will it work? • • • #littlewitch #kidlitart #kidlitartist #polychromos #blackcats #illustration #storytime #childrensbookillustration #12x12challenge #albrechtdurerpencils #colourpencilart

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«What do you think, Archie—Medes—which spell will make your fur go rainbow coloured?» • • • Some illos come easy, and others, well, not so much. And in this case, it was a not easy at all. In the first illo, I was not happy with the cat. In the second one, I wasn’t happy with the little witch 🙄. I decided to photoshop the cat’s eye in the first illustration by making more visible. The poll results were with 67% for the second illustration where the cat turned out way better. Today I thought, I’ll try and draw the whole thing again where I would be happy with cat and witch... plus I had the idea of bringing in a second cat that would try to sneak away in time. So what you see are the three little witch illos with their familiar(s) in backward chronological order to their making. Which one do you prefer? • • • Want to join in on the fun? Check out the theme list @artitupwithfriends !!! Also check out the lovely art by participating @yvonnebrennecke_art • • • Happy bewitched Friday! Yay! Have a good one! • • • #magic #spells #cats #illustration #witch #littlewitch #rainbowmagic #kidlitart #kidlitartist #kidlit #writer #12x12challenge #witchsfamiliar #magicwand

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It’s officially August! OMG! How time flies! 😱 So this month, I’ll be participating in #artitupwithfriends hosted by @pabkins @badaliceshop @artitupwithfriends | I like their list, can share this fun experience with @yvonnebrennecke_art and can also combine it well with #drawingaugust over on Twitter. #drawingaugust was my first ever art event on social media way back in 2012. It helped me get back into practicing regular drawing after years of, well, not drawing whatsoever. These quick, little illustrations inspire stories which is helpful for drafting new stories for the #12x12challenge I’m participating in this year: A picture book draft each month resulting in 12 picture books drafts 2018. It’s a really busy year. I like it. 🤓 • • • Happy August to y’all! • • • • #fabercastell #colourpencilillustration #illustration #witch #littlewitch #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitartist #castingspells #magicwand #happyaugust #happyfirstofaugust