Ellie Thorel
@elthorel.bsky.social
Retired nurse, artist, aspiring author/illustrator, looking for representation, book lover (you can never have too many books), nature lover.
Will be showing some of my work up in beautiful Huntsville for the next couple of months. 🎨 #artshow #Huntsville #paintings
October 1, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Will be showing some of my work up in beautiful Huntsville for the next couple of months. 🎨 #artshow #Huntsville #paintings
I am remiss in posting my friend Wendy's book launch last Saturday at The Different Drummer for her wonderful book "The Last Last". I've been busy getting ready for a show of my own but tooting Wendy's horn here!! Well done Wendy!! 🎉 #kidlit #booklaunch #kidlitart #differentdrummerbooks
September 26, 2025 at 6:45 PM
I am remiss in posting my friend Wendy's book launch last Saturday at The Different Drummer for her wonderful book "The Last Last". I've been busy getting ready for a show of my own but tooting Wendy's horn here!! Well done Wendy!! 🎉 #kidlit #booklaunch #kidlitart #differentdrummerbooks
Finally finished my last piece for my show coming up in October. Whew! "Yogie" Original colored pencil #art #drawing #chiuahua #kidlitart
September 15, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Finally finished my last piece for my show coming up in October. Whew! "Yogie" Original colored pencil #art #drawing #chiuahua #kidlitart
I'm late but Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Fall is just around the corner and you can feel the bite in the air.
September 6, 2025 at 1:06 AM
I'm late but Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Fall is just around the corner and you can feel the bite in the air.
Some kitty sketches for International Cat Day #internationalcatday #sketches #watercolor #cats #pencil
August 9, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Some kitty sketches for International Cat Day #internationalcatday #sketches #watercolor #cats #pencil
Taking a break from unpacking. A sketch from one of my sketch books, garden coreopsis. #watercolor #sketch #flowerstudy #botany #nature
July 7, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Taking a break from unpacking. A sketch from one of my sketch books, garden coreopsis. #watercolor #sketch #flowerstudy #botany #nature
I am in the throes of unpacking in my new place but will be back online soon 🙂
July 3, 2025 at 3:54 PM
I am in the throes of unpacking in my new place but will be back online soon 🙂
As I have been packing up, I came across some research drawings that were the precursor to my final painting "Hiding" of a woodcock in underbrush an original acrylic. I think that painting ended up in Germany. #studyskins #sketches #researchdrawings #ornithology #woodcock #illustration #art
June 7, 2025 at 9:02 PM
As I have been packing up, I came across some research drawings that were the precursor to my final painting "Hiding" of a woodcock in underbrush an original acrylic. I think that painting ended up in Germany. #studyskins #sketches #researchdrawings #ornithology #woodcock #illustration #art
Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! I love all things natural and paint and draw in various mediums. Have been busy packing for my move and the day got away on me! #flowers #kidlitart #illustration #painting
June 6, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! I love all things natural and paint and draw in various mediums. Have been busy packing for my move and the day got away on me! #flowers #kidlitart #illustration #painting
Came across a photo I had taken of a watercolor study I had done of Columbine flowers in our garden years ago. #flowers #watercolorstudy #nature #illustration
May 14, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Came across a photo I had taken of a watercolor study I had done of Columbine flowers in our garden years ago. #flowers #watercolorstudy #nature #illustration
I had hoped to include all three sketches in one post but it didn't seem to work so bear with me 🙂. The finished product was a large acrylic painting on stretched canvas. #sketches #commission #cottage #watercolor
May 4, 2025 at 9:33 PM
I had hoped to include all three sketches in one post but it didn't seem to work so bear with me 🙂. The finished product was a large acrylic painting on stretched canvas. #sketches #commission #cottage #watercolor
I have sold my house and am busily packing as the closing date is fast approaching. I will post infrequently until I am moved and settled. I came across come old sketches of a commission I did for a successful business man of his cottage and thought I would share. #cottage #commission #sketches
May 4, 2025 at 9:28 PM
I have sold my house and am busily packing as the closing date is fast approaching. I will post infrequently until I am moved and settled. I came across come old sketches of a commission I did for a successful business man of his cottage and thought I would share. #cottage #commission #sketches
A page out of my sketchbook. American Redstart sketches from the ROM. #pencil #birds #nature #ornithology #sketchbook
May 1, 2025 at 2:01 AM
A page out of my sketchbook. American Redstart sketches from the ROM. #pencil #birds #nature #ornithology #sketchbook
I can't remember if I shared these little sketches of the chippy babies that used to get into so much trouble at my place in Bracebridge a few summers ago. Wanted to share something as I'm so relieved my son has come out of surgery after a nasty work injury. 🙏♥️ #chipmunks #pastel #sketch #pencil
April 16, 2025 at 9:48 PM
I can't remember if I shared these little sketches of the chippy babies that used to get into so much trouble at my place in Bracebridge a few summers ago. Wanted to share something as I'm so relieved my son has come out of surgery after a nasty work injury. 🙏♥️ #chipmunks #pastel #sketch #pencil
This is what I've been working on this last while. Going through some stress as I try to sell my house. "Yogie" colored pencil. #workinprogress #chihuahua #illustration #drawing #dogart
April 10, 2025 at 8:21 PM
This is what I've been working on this last while. Going through some stress as I try to sell my house. "Yogie" colored pencil. #workinprogress #chihuahua #illustration #drawing #dogart
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Looking forward to spring! #watercolor #kidlit #kidlitart #water #nature #illustration
April 4, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Looking forward to spring! #watercolor #kidlit #kidlitart #water #nature #illustration
Happy Saint Patrick's Day! ☘️ #leprechaun #SaintPatrick'sDay #green #kidlitart #illustration #watercolor
March 17, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Happy Saint Patrick's Day! ☘️ #leprechaun #SaintPatrick'sDay #green #kidlitart #illustration #watercolor
I have been recovering from an illness these last few weeks and am dealing with allergies as spring approaches but slowly getting back in the studio. Thought it would be fun to share a very early piece of art. #butterfly #troutlily #garden #nature #painting #illustration
March 16, 2025 at 5:35 PM
I have been recovering from an illness these last few weeks and am dealing with allergies as spring approaches but slowly getting back in the studio. Thought it would be fun to share a very early piece of art. #butterfly #troutlily #garden #nature #painting #illustration
A spring painting of my sister’s I wanted to share. I love her use of colour in this piece.
March 4, 2025 at 1:52 AM
A spring painting of my sister’s I wanted to share. I love her use of colour in this piece.
I've been quite ill with an arm infection. Doctor visits, ER visit and waiting for a call from the internal medical clinic for follow up. Posting an old sketch for World Wildlife Day. #pencil #sketch #worldwildlifeday #cougar
March 3, 2025 at 8:14 PM
I've been quite ill with an arm infection. Doctor visits, ER visit and waiting for a call from the internal medical clinic for follow up. Posting an old sketch for World Wildlife Day. #pencil #sketch #worldwildlifeday #cougar
Another sketch of a chippy baby. #black&white #chipmunk #kidlitart #kidlit #sketch #nature #pencil #drawing
February 17, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Another sketch of a chippy baby. #black&white #chipmunk #kidlitart #kidlit #sketch #nature #pencil #drawing
Just a silly little drawing to say Happy Valentine's Day! #valentinesday #kidlitart #illustration #whimsicalart #watercolor #kidlit
February 14, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Just a silly little drawing to say Happy Valentine's Day! #valentinesday #kidlitart #illustration #whimsicalart #watercolor #kidlit
So lovely and colourful for Valentines Day!
My newest painting -- a Frida Fox! Just in time for Valentine's Day! #gouache #gouachepainting #gouachefox #fox #frida #fridafox #flowers #gouacheflowers
February 14, 2025 at 3:52 PM
So lovely and colourful for Valentines Day!