Ellie Thorel

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Retired nurse, artist, aspiring author/illustrator, looking for representation, book lover (you can never have too many books), nature lover.

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One of the treasures I used to find in the bush were lady slippers. They are elusive wild orchids and I haven't seen one in quite some time. Inserted here is a watercolor sketch. Pink Lady Slipper #ladyslippers #nature #orchids #watercolor #painting #sketch

I hate to say it but fall will soon be upon us. One place I loved to go to was Lookout Point at Algonquin Park. Original watercolor. #Algonquinpark #watercolor #art #nature #fall #illustration #painting

Word has it it's International wolf day. This is a birthday card I sent, big bad wolf! Happy happy! #internationalwolfday #kidlit #sketch #doodle #illustration #fun

Happy World Elephant Day my mistake. I searched high and low for this drawing so am a bit late. #worldelephantday #kidlit #sketch #drawing

I’ve been under the weather so to cheer myself up I am posting doodles. My sister and I used to spend endless hours making up characters that came alive for us. #kidlit #doodles #sketches

On this rainy day I went through some previous research thumbnails. I confess I painted on just about anything. Here we have "Chipping Sparrow and Jack-in-the-Pulpit" watercolor and acrylic on cold pressed paper. #birds #nature #art #mixedmedia

Another of my photos with a fritillary and bee. I was thrilled to capture the bee with pollen in its sac and it's amazing the bee's little face! We could also take a lesson from nature's playbook on symbiotic relationships. #butterflies #bees #gardens #nature #bugsky

I enjoy landscapes as well. I spent quite a bit of time at Algonquin Park before it got so popular. This piece is titled "Oxtongue Rapids" original watercolor. I did a few thumbnail sketches and decided on the one I would use as the final painting. #water #art #watercolor #nature #parks

When going through my research photos came across this little fellow. His poor wing is torn. Yet he was still among the group feeding. A lesson in perseverance. 🦋 #butterflies #gardens #bugsky #flowers #nature

Let's talk butterflies! Symbols of hope, creativity, rebirth. I have shared some sketches and studies of butterflies and a finished piece entitled "The Vine That Bears Fruit". Acrylic on masonite. #butterflies #bugsky #art #sketches #drawing #nature

Just had to share this ❤️

ultimately, i don't want to be known as the person with a dog

I'm going out on a limb here. I love the format of Bluesky but it doesn't afford a lot a lot of text or space for uploading. I've started a blog so thought I would share it. I'm not as brave as my sister, but I'm trying. heh. 🫠. elpersonalspace.blogspot.com

Touchstoneelpersonalspace.blogspot.com A visual diary of sorts and rambles. Sharing of ideas and artwork to hopefully add to one's day. An experiment of sorts really. See how it goes.

#mycreativeworspace

For your Saturday afternoon. Another one of my favorite places. Original watercolor on cold pressed paper. Twin Sisters Harold's Point. Can't you just hear the water lapping against the shore and see the sparkling sunlight? #water #georgianbay #nature #painting #watercolor

Debbie hit the nail on the head with this one! It’s a love hate relationship sometimes ❤️

This comic applies to artists as much as writers. Guess what stage I'm at right now? 😁 #DebbieOhiComics #KidLit

This is my most recent piece. It took quite a bit of time to be finished due to my fall, concussion, fracture of my dominant hand and move. A lot happened in the past while. Anyway back on track. Song Sparrow watercolor on cold pressed paper. #birds #watercolor #art #nature

This is probably the largest snapping turtle I have ever seen. She was laying eggs at the time. I have called this piece "In the Heat of the Day" snapping turtle in Algonquin Park. Acrylic and gouache on masonite board #acrylic #turtles #painting #art

Lately I've been feeling invisible. I guess we all feel like that sometimes. This is a study I did at the ROM pencil and pastel that was the precursor to my final painting "Hiding" original acrylic on masonite board. #birds #art #drawing #painting #ROM

It's been a while since I've been here. I'm sharing a view of a sunset at Killbear Park where we loved to camp. Original watercolor on cold pressed paper. #sunsets #ontarioparks #nature #water

To take away the rainy day blues I'm posting this piece. Simply called Blue Jay Study, Original Watercolor on cold pressed paper. #Birds #watercolor #art #nature

I apologize that I'm sharing more painted lady photographs but I find as I was going through my photos, they are such delicate, intelligent creatures. I've thrown in another bumblebee for good measure. #urbangardens #photography #butterflies #nature

Changing gears here, this is another beautiful quiet spot that I used to go to for quiet solace back in the bush in Muskoka. I'm not sure I could even find this place now. I called this piece Bethsaida original watercolor on cold press paper #watercolor #water #art #nature

A very simple painting of a Black Capped Chickadee original watercolor on cold pressed paper. #birds #watercolor #ornithology

My sister’s adorable kid lit art ❤️

Good morning! Rise and shine! #kidlitart #kidlit #morning #stretch

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Happy #PortfolioDay This is my first time doing this! I'm a children's author/illustrator who loves all things cute and funny. I mix traditional with digital, using brush & ink and colouring in Photoshop. I also enjoy working with gouache. I'm seeking representation. #kidlitart #kidlit

Been nursing a migraine so a bit behind. Here are some photos I took early this morning of the lovely painted lady butterfly. #butterflies #gardens #paintedladybutterfly #coneflowers

A funny story, I borrowed a blue snow goose skin from the ROM one time and when I was returning home with it in a large box on my lap, (I was using public transit) a lady wanted to know what was in the box. Was it a present? Ummm, not exactly...how do you explain that one? #birds #sketching #ROM

On my walk this morning I took my good camera and got some interesting shots. Yogie of course chased the squirrels. No worries she is leashed at all times. These little fellows were quite amusing. #bees #squirrels #urbannature

These sketches are the preliminary work to my painting Pine Grosebeaks Original Acrylic on Masonite board. I tend to be slow as I am very meticulous. #birds #art #acrylic #nature #sketch

Out for an early walk with Yogie this morning to beat the heat and was fortunate to capture a painted lady (Vanessa cardui) on some coneflowers. Will be nice research for another painting. #butterflies #flowers #nature