FINE ART & ILLUSTRATION

I like to paint in watercolor primarily for my notecard illustrations and custom portraits, but I also have created work in oils and acrylic. I will take commissions when they fit into my work schedule. My notecards and prints are available in my online shop.

The sea of galilee

VIOLETS NOTECARDS

Beth's studio where she creates her art. There is a painting easel and the windows look out on the countryside where she lives.

A CORNER OF MY STUDIO IN BELL BUCKLE, TENNESSEE

INDIGO BUNTING BIRD ART PRINT

🎉I am humbled to be the featured artist over on @yourcreativementorship today! Go there to read a little insight into my work day and what I do. I have been in sweet Melissa Johnson’s group for over a year now and it’s the best group of

🎉 I have been waiting until our book Cartwheel Anyway: A Story of Living with the Joy of Jesus came out on Amazon today to introduce you to Madi Ann Bakker, the author of this book! Madi lives out the message every day and it’s been one of the

Wouldn’t the world be a boring place if everyone was exactly the same? Or you thought you needed to be just like someone else? God made you to Be Uniquely You! That’s the title of the next book I’m illustrating for new author Karyn

I’m drawing a BUNCH of fun characters for our new book! This little one reminds me of one of my best friends, so I’ll name her Nancy Jo! 😉💕
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Madi is doing a book signing in Franklin, TN and I am going to make a rare appearance there too!!😳💕… If you’re in the vicinity, come join us to celebrate the release of Cartwheel Anyway: A Story of Living with the Joy of Jesus! 🩷 It&r

I did a little side project for fun! I love dolls and especially handmade ones. I started back in fourth grade with the cat which I figured out on my own using scrap fabric, a marker and my mom’s sewing machine. This one is in my Spoonflower Sh

A Big THANK YOU to my friend Jessica @meadowdalecookies for making a special surprise to give! 🩷💕👩&zwj;🎨🍥

This is a sketch for the first page of the next book I’m illustrating! I can’t really show you any more, but I will say that the message is wonderful— timely and one every child needs to hear! I am SO SO blessed to be connected to t

I do 3-4 rough sketches before I decide on what rough sketch I’ll initially present to the author on each page. They go from basic shapes to outlines, to what I can use to draw the final drawing… all before color! The rough sketches are

After fiddling here and there, I added the new books to my website. Squarespace and I do not get along but this will work for now. 😆 I’m already working on the next children’s book illustrations which starts 2026 at a sprint!! 😁🎉
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Happy New Year!! 🎉🥳 This little card on my bulletin board was my inspiration for last year— “Let the River Get Wider.” For me it was trying new things and letting my art go wherever it took me. I ended up with the best experiences

Wishing you JOY in this new season and LOVE abounding!! These are my author’s children in the nativity! They are the sweetest family and are featured throughout our new book! The art has been sent to the book designer so it will be off to the p

It’s the Eve of Christmas Eve and I’m busy getting ready for Christmas! 😁❤️🎄 I hope you spend a moment thinking about God’s great love for you and his gift of redeeming grace through Christ! I could never have guessed that He woul

December birthdays are fun— in the midst of holiday joy, these children bless us even more! My first child was born on the 17th! Madi’s oldest is celebrating his bday this month! My friend Mandy just became a grandma again last week! My

There are all kinds of fun things happening in Cartwheel Anyway: A Story of Living with the Joy of Jesus! It’s been a blast to illustrate it. 😁Coming out in February 2026!
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From an older Christmas card I made… my cards this year will go out later than usual because I haven’t had time to make them yet! But they are on my to-do list! 😅🎄❤️

Another sneak peek!! It’s not July but there will be fireworks in a few weeks for New Years! Did you follow @cartwheelanyway yet? 😅😁🩷💕
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Madi and my book just hit #1 in New Releases on Amazon today!🎉🎉🩷 It is just the Kindle pre-order so if you want a hard copy, you need to wait a bit longer!! (In full disclosure I am still illustrating it!!). God is SO good!!!!🩷💕💕💕
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A little SNEAK PEAK at our book as I work on the colored spreads! This is a joyful book and I hope it brings that bit of joy to every child who reads it! 🩷💕 I’m keeping the illustrations looking hand-drawn because in this new age of AI, I thi

Wishing all of you a Happy Thanksgiving! I am thankful for everyone who stops by here and is encouraging!!! I don’t always get to interact with every one you, but I do appreciate you!! ❤️ I wanted to send Thanksgiving cards to my list this year

Check out my Instagram feed to see what I’ve been working on!