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  • Happy Father’s Day, Dads “Glad Fars Dag” . .. Pine love that’s wild , rustic and free from our little garden! . . Father’s Day in Sweden! . )We’re on the bleachers all weekend long; cheering on one of our kids who has a big weekend; but the day’s starts and finishes are all about “Dad.” ❤️ .) . #willowdayflowerprojectbygina
  • ... let the 3 bear adventures begin... DAY 3: #path #goldilocks . . Happy Friday and thank you for following along with me this week as I’ve joined @illostories #folktaleweek2019 with daily prompts. . . I can’t keep up & in balance to complete all 7 prompts within 7 days; but I’m determined to see Goldilocks & the challenge through —- (I’ve fallen into their world) all 7; I feel the magic of childhood myself when I’m illustrating this story. .. Have details of favorite books stuck with you? I can vividly remember details of my favorite children’s books as a little girl: familiar titles: Madeline, Little Bear & Dr Suess; but, there was another book who’s name I can’t remember. It was illustrated with photos of cookies on plates and other early childhood delights that I might possibly owe my lifetime cookie obsession too. I remember touching the page to imagine the cookie between my fingers... . . I would just love to imagine a child doing the same with this story —- then... possibly imagining Goldilocks again when seeing blue hydrangea one day during play. . . Happy Friday . Happy trails to you. I wish you magical adventures. . #willowdayflowerprojectbygina #folktaleweek #natureplaynovember #illostoriesfolktaleweek . Today’s prompt is #path
  • DAY 2 #folktaleweek2019 : Today’s prompt is #secret ... . . Did you ever think of how Goldilocks left for her fateful walk? I think it could have been out her window with a flower vine. . (I often share the materials I’m working with in flora art because these are made only using foraged and found foliage and petals. No pencils, paints or tapes, etc; . For this challenge, I’m enjoying playing with old school gauche & “collaging in” some very #goldilocks foliage: hydrangeas & leaves. It’s really fun to play with mixed media for storytelling. . See you again tomorrow! Thank you for joining me and to see others this week, just check out these: . . #folktaleweek #illostoriesfolktaleweek #folktale #illo #illustrationchallenge . . #willowdayflowerprojectbygina . PS: ... once I start something, I almost always h a v e to see it through and can envision a full book. The creators of @illostories share the theme & daily prompts all week but we can choose anything folktale: Are you tired of Goldilocks or would you like my next prompts to be something else? . . I can’t promise but, I’d love to hear what you’re interested in? . . Now... it’s time for folktale dreams for me. Good night!😴
  • Hi Friends, , Just this week, I’m participating in a Folktale illustration challenge with @illostories and this is DAY 1 #home . . I’ve chosen to start this off with Goldilocks & a botanical illustration of home. Flowers from my home & into a home for Goldilocks... . Materials: hydrangea, nepeta, carnation, primrose, azelea, dry lily stems, leaves & grass from my garden. . . #willowdayflowerprojectbygina . Thanks for joining me! To meet more illustrators and get folktale inspiration, you can follow along with #folktaleweek2019 #folktaleweek #illostoriesfolktaleweek #folktale
  • Once upon … a golden petal, green fronds and purple paintbrush, the tale of Goldilocks danced into my imagination. . . Doesn't Autumn feel like a perfect time of the year for Folk and Fairy tales? .. . I created this image of Goldilocks to join the #IlloStoriesFTWPrep created by @illostories which I'm participation in and creating illustrations for a week of prompts, starting tomorrow: (everyday Nov 4 - 10) . I’ve never taken a prompt challenge before and am (both nervous and) excited to participate. . . I'm looking forward to experimenting with old and new illustrations styles all week... and the excuse to get lost of these stories. I’d love to have you join me for folktale adventure all week (—- really, thank you!) and for you to meet other illustrators sharing their daily Folktaleweek illustrations, too: all based on daily prompts. . This group was created and is the work of these talents: @jennifermpotter, @devonholzwarth, @andrea_stegmaier, @carolinebonnemuller, @sofiamoore_studio, @heycasshey, @rachaelschaferdesigns, @sandiesonke, @debrastyer, @laure_illustrations@louve.draws, @matejalukezic @shelly_laslo @tanja_stephani @juliachristiansde @thebrotherskent @nicallanart @kathryndurst, @chelslarssand @bonbonoiseau Be sure to check out their profiles for inspiration #folktaleweek2019 #IlloStoriesFTWPrep #IlloStoriesFolktaleweek #fairytale #folktale #womeninart #illustration #illustratoroninstagram #characterillustration #goldilocks
  • Happy November, friends . . Wild is the music of autumnal winds / Amongst the faded woods” —- William Wordsworth . . Wild botanicals straight from my morning walk. Some dry, some fresh. I’m continuously seeing new and wanted November’s greeting to almost float onto my table; and it did— raw, imperfectly perfect... wild on my floor. .. . I love this quote and am feeling wild — domestically wild — as I soak up every second of the last days of Fall break that started with a cozy fire and making my first batch of hot chocolate for the season; holding on tight to its beautiful slowness before everything accelerated through the New Year; ... but... I do love both paces so very much. Are you like me? . . Happy 1st of November to you! I look forward to a wonderful month ahead and hope you do too! . #willowdayflowerprojectbygina
  • Jack the lantern wishes you a wonderful week ahead. 🍁 🎃 🍂 . . Have you finished carving your pumpkins? I’m hoping today’s the day! . Materials: Ferns, daily, maples leaves and Kalanchoe . #halloween #willowdayflowerprojectbygina #willowdayfilm . . . . . . . . . . #abmholidayspirit
  • Chill-axing . . These two take “falling into Fall break” seriously. . .. #bichon . . Any special Fall Break Plans? . .. . .............................. . . Part 2 | Halloween: when do you trick or treat? . When I was a little girl, we always Trick-or-treated on the 31st. It was a non-negotiable date. . . In Sweden, since it’s a newly adopted foreign holiday and we only occasionally get trick or treaters, I never know when to expect this. (BUT: as always, once something catches on here, it spreads and I’ve seen some seriously awesome carved pumpkins here!) Door bell ringing can happen up until “All Saints weekend” which is the following weekend and a different — but beautiful— holiday. If you’re my neighbor, we don’t mind if you trick or treat us anytime from the 31st through All Saints Day; but... I’m super curious if your kids trick or treat and when they head out? I can’t wait to see your costumes! . Happy Sunday! And: yes: I hope floral lovers aren’t disappointed to see pups rather than flowers! I caught them with those two token pots in the background so I hope to pass censorship 😃. . . Happy last week of October! 🎃. . PS: one last thing... without toddlers to dress up, swipe right to see a few earlier costumes... I feel something coming this week...

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