Foxy Goddess

I am pretty excited about how this ink pen drawing of my fox goddess is coming along.

You'll be able to get it on t-shirts, bags etc really soon as I am setting up a shop with Society6.

Jaks Jelly Bean

I finally finished up the portrait of Jaks Jelly Bean...I am pretty content with it.

I just have to clean up the scan & then I'll be seeing what Society6 products it looks good on.

Airabella Almost Done

Airabella has started whispering her story to me...

Hop on by my Instagram to see what else I am working on.

Palette Happy

It's hard for me to find time in my studios right now to be honest...

 

But here's something in the works.  I am excited about the palette of this one.

Leisel In Lines

Leisel's portrait is all done...I am really pretty happy with it.  I sure do love these Micron pens.

I think it would be really fun to print this off & get some watercolour to the print., do you think?

Cute Cute Cute!

Just a little duckling all complete and looking as cute as pie!

(this is part of  my newest image "A Kind Night")

I am feeling the need to switch away from my coloured pencils for a bit (I don't know why)

but I'll finish this one up before I do so, hopefully!

In The Garden

I added just a smidgen more colours into Teela's portrait...now I feel like she's done.  

I am hoping to put this image on bags & shirts etc as soon as I find a place I like and trust.

Coloured Pencil Characters

Airabella is a farmer of lavender...I am conjuring up her little short story as I work on her.

I am thinking that this is the year I get my first book out there with all my coloured pencil characters!

Fox Goddess

And because my honey wants everything to 'be normal', that means me getting back into my studio.

So here's something underway, an inkpen on paper of a cool foxy goddess...I am liking it so far.

Soul Mates

I finally finished this piece, which was really a journey of healing for me.

It's of my departed bestie, sunshine, honeybee & favorite girl Teela & our sweet sweet Yuuji.

I am titling it

"Soul Mates"

The original is for me and me alone.  It's going on my side of the bed.

I will let you all know when/if prints of it hit my shop...
I am currently setting up a new shop so you might (soonish) be able to get it on bags, mousepads etc.

I hope you love it as much as I do.

Pretty Tee-Tee

My image of my beloved late Teela is coming along nicely...I am really happy with it so far.

This piece is just for me...she's gone but is still with me in every minute of every single day.

Estrella

Meet my newest quirky character, she's quite the gal and very stoic for very good reasons...

her name?  you may ask, why it is "Estrella"

She is a kestrel don't ya know...

 

 

but to hear and learn about her most interesting background,

you'll have to keep an eye for my book.

For she's one of the characters who will make it up.

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Sheepish Ink

Feeling a bit sheepish???

 

 

Maybe you'll enjoy this new inkling of mine...prints will be in the shop soon.



Beady Eyed Muskrats

Lama

A lama amongst stars and clouds and hills and grass.

A lama with some pretty nifty fashion sense too!

 

 

Today and this weekend I am working on some of my little quirky creature stories...

Why???  For now it's a secret....but I'll spill the beans sooner than later, I promise!

P.S.  My monthly e-news goes out today.  If you'd like to receive them just send me an email, thanks.

Framed Ink

I got some of my ink drawings framed up and I am so happy with how they look...

 

This gives you a sneak peek of part of our new kitchen reno too.

Another Inkling

A newbie just finished up.

 

 

Flynnster was the model for this one.

She Wished Upon Every Star To Always Be A Safe Haven

The story of this piece is also it's title...

 

She Wish Upon Every Star To Always Be A Safe Haven

 

 

Some details...

 

This image of mine calls out to any kindred souls out there who love animals beyond words.

Kindred Souls who always have that thudding pull in their very veins of wanting to do more...

it's for those with the need to answer the wild & loud call from their tender hearts

to do as much as they possibly can ...

it will speak to anyone who wants to be a safe haven for those who can't protect themselves.

 

I am truly proud of this piece and I've decided that I feel too close to it right now to sell the original.

However prints have already been added to my shop.

 

This is just one of many character portraits that I think will be making into a book someday.

 



McHale

Everyone I'd like you to meet my newest little character...

 

"McHale"

 

This little brown rabbit has a really interested career.

Can you guess what it may be???

 

 

He is a singing minstrel.

 

(and no they aren't a thing from the past, not where he hails from anyhow!)

But not just any singing minstrel...He is a singing minstrel to horses.

That's right...his job is to travel from farm to farm

(right now he's mostly working around the Edinburgh area in the UK)

and he sings tales & happy songs to the hard-working horses on these farms.

It's his job to bolster the creatures up & remind them why they work so hard for humankind.

His voice has a magical quality to it you see and just one or two tales/songs

and the aches and pains, muscle & joint stiffness all but melt away...

and this enchanted healing lasts for a good long whiles too because all the hoofed clients

have to do is hum the song or remember the tale &
bing bam boo their worn bodies all healed up and soothed over again.

Can you believe too that, each and every tale or song this little guy sings is one of a kind.

And guess what...he does so for free.

He asks for not a single dime, just a soft warm bed of hay

and a good tasty stew of beans & carrots

before he travels onto the next farm in need.

He is quite sought after by many farmers all over the world.

 

Isn't that just one of the coolest jobs a rabbit could ever have?!

 

He is a sweet little fella made with coloured pencil on paper on an acrylic painted wood canvas.

He measure a precious little 5" x 7".

The original is ready for a new home & is ready to be shipped & hung.

Interested?

Just email me at MandySaile@BijousWhimsy.com and we'll talk prices.

 

He's one of a kind so I think someone should snatch him up, Don't you?

 

 



Three New Prints

Guess What Lovelies...

"Fiarella", "Sevanne" and "Hamish"

are now available in my Etsy shop as prints.

 

 

They are sweet, quirky and whimsical images

perfect for colour loving adults and children alike.

 

8 x 10" prints are only $15.00 each.

Treat yourself & get some whimsy from yours truly.

Start your collection now.