Wind and the willows

Illustration for The Wind in the Willows by Beverly Gooding

As the year draws to an end, it's time to post some artwork highlights which I have completed in 2019. I don't post much work on the blog th...

“Sometimes it’s nice to just escape into Kenneth Grahame’s Wind in the Willows world via a beautiful illustration —like this one by Chris Dunn. Stay cozy, night all 🥰💙”

Everyone knows by now that I am fascinated by the interiors of animals. This Wise Old Owl by Chris Dunn is a fine example of the kind of detail that pleases me the most. I love how he has decorated hi

"Settling-In" watercolor by Chris Dunn. Badger, Wind in the Willows This is what I will be doing today as Toby, the 4th Nor'easter in 3 weeks plays outside. It is 8:30 on Tuesday morning and the very fine snowflakes are starting to fly at a pretty rapid pace. I am prepared to ride out this storm and hope for the best, but I'm prepared for the worst. Stay snug and warm if this storm is ruining the first whole day of spring for you too. I love this charming illustration and have always loved…

The Wind in the Willows is a classic of children's literature, written by the Scottish novelist Kenneth Grahame and published in 1908.

My sketch for 'Like Summer Tempests Came His Tears'. Badger has some stern words for Toad as the four friends formalise a plan to retake Toad Hall. It was a lot of fun trying to visualise the inside of Ratty's home. I'm hoping once the colour work begins I can really play with the warm light from the fireplace and how it might cast interesting shadows on the wall and floor.

Buy The Wind in the Willows: With Illustrations by David Petersen 1 by Grahame, Kenneth, Petersen, David (ISBN: 9781631403439) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.