Flora & FaunaNature is an artist’s greatest inspiration. This collection reflects some of my favorite parts of the great outdoors, from land to sea, cute to spooky, majestic to humble. View fullsize A piece created to raise funds for the folks in Ukraine. The blue sky and wheat fields are representative of the country's flag, while the shimmering watercolor sun piercing through the clouds symbolizes hope for a better tomorrow. The fabric is wrapped around the hoop for floating illusion, clouds are cotton, and the hanging mechanism is a bronze chain. View fullsize My first punch needle piece, inspired by images from a coloring book. Materials include blue tulle, beads, and watercolor (including shimmering watercolor pigment!) View fullsize Sometimes we stitch where we want to be. Piece made wit DMC cotton and diamante thread, cotton clouds, and watercolor. View fullsize Happy pumpkin with a stitch outline and watercolor shading, along with a sparkling grin and eyes. Hemp wrapped hoop. View fullsize Two perfect pets, created in memory of Tinkerbell. View fullsize Mixed media landscape with sparkly birds, cotton clouds, and a watercolor sunset over mountains and forest. View fullsize Part of a duo, this little vintage-inspired pea pod is lovingly colored with watercolor. View fullsize Part of a duo, this little vintage-inspired carrot bundle is lovingly colored with watercolor and tied together with tapestry thread. View fullsize Scary pumpkin with a stitch outline and watercolor shading, along with a sparkling grin and eyes. Hemp wrapped hoop. View fullsize DMC satin threads, variegated threads and watercolor combine to make a touching (and shiny) Mother's Day present. View fullsize Howl I ever live without you? Part-memorial piece done for some good boys. Sketch of dogs done by Dirty Pop Art Shop, design and stitching by me. View fullsize "Owl Always Love You" with watercolor splash and snowy owl.