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— TAKE THE TIME TO DREAM A LITTLE —

A MECHANICAL STAMPEDE
— TO CAPTURE MAGIC YOU MUST FIRST —

LEAVE A TRAIL OF SPARKLES

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MARIA SENKEL

ILLUSTRATOR + STORYTELLER + SCULPTOR

CAPTURING MOMENTS AS THEY HAPPEN

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INK ILLUSTRATIONS

INK ILLUSTRATIONS

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WATERCOLORS

WATERCOLORS

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PAINTINGS

PAINTINGS

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WOODCARVINGS

WOODCARVINGS

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CLAY SCULPTURES

CLAY SCULPTURES

THE LATEST NEWS

Working on: 4th Annual Lantern Parade

Working on: 4th Annual Lantern Parade

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Working on: A Scary Popup-Birthday Card

Working on: A Scary Popup-Birthday Card

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Working on: A Popup Project

Working on: A Popup Project

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Working on: A Timely Lesson

Working on: A Timely Lesson

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I recently finished this Popup book based on a lit

I recently finished this Popup book based on a little chipmunk that comes to visit me daily. The intricacies of creating a Popup book can indeed be difficult but the journey is so fun. I hope it brings joy and a smile to those who see it.

Happy Sunday everyone!

#popupbook #chipmunk

GUARDIANS OF INNOCENCE (Acrylics, 18"x24") - They

GUARDIANS OF INNOCENCE (Acrylics, 18"x24") - They are the protectors of children’s innocence. If children are harmed or their innocence is threatened, the guardians descend to save them. Their wrath is mighty and resolute against the offenders. They are, after all, guardians and keepers of humanity’s most precious treasure.

Happy Thursday everyone! Enjoy.

#acrylicpainting #guardiansofinnocence #artist #charlotteartist #ncartist #clballantyneartist #ballantynenc #artistryinballantyne

A Green Stampede (21” x 40”, Graphite) They kn

A Green Stampede (21” x 40”, Graphite) They knew it before humans did. The earth shaking, its core drilled, and fresh water was hard to find. They breathed the toxic elements that were brought to the surface and the large acres of land taken. They could not locate a pristine landscape. There were thermal paths disrupted and giant blades striking things down. They watched the high temperatures of solar beams ignite everything in midair and the migration patterns disturbed. If they made it out of it alive, they could see the burden it all left behind. They did not feel renewed, as humans said. Fear ensued, and they exploded into a big green stampede.

#ncartists #ballantyneartist #goballantyne #graphitedrawing #renewables #wildlifeconservation #wildlifeprotection #goballantyne #charlottenc #charlottecreative

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A red dragon was spotted in Ballantyne,NC. I saw i

A red dragon was spotted in Ballantyne,NC. I saw it this morning and took a picture. He doesn’t always show himself but you’ll know when he is around. If you pass by Ballantyne village and feel sudden intense heat…run, run really fast!😂

Happy Thursday everyone. Fun things are happening around Ballantyne starting tomorrow with the Charlotte International Arts Festival. Go to goballantyne.com. for info.

#ballantyne #goballantyne #ballantynemagazine #ballantynemag #thebowlnc #ballantynevillage #ballantynecharlotte #ballantynecommunity #ballantyneclt

A little story brought to you by Maria Senkel and

A little story brought to you by Maria Senkel and a mammal with long legs and a distinctive feature. He resides at the ‘Lazy 5 Ranch’ in Mooresville, NC. Photography of this magnificent mammal was taken by the talented @lawrence_wil during our adventures at the zoo.

Happy Monday!! Peek-a-boo!

#shortstories #childrenillustration #childrenstories #peekaboo #ncartist #illustrator

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These flowers are just for you…but please do not

These flowers are just for you…but please do not disturb the butterflies. Pop ups and paper engineering are so fun even if the whole thing makes the brain hurt a little. LOL.

Happy Tuesday everyone! Hope you get to smell the flowers today.

A Grand Entrance (Ink & Acrylics, 20” x 20”) -

A Grand Entrance (Ink & Acrylics, 20” x 20”) - Have you ever made a grand entrance?

Happy Tuesday everyone!

Uh-oh! There is a funny-looking little clay guy si

Uh-oh! There is a funny-looking little clay guy sitting on a box in my studio and he has an opinion. LOL. I think I’ll let him stay.

Happy Saturday everyone! Check your space for little intruders like this one.

Hunters of Nighttime Stories (Ink, 20”x20”) -

Hunters of Nighttime Stories (Ink, 20”x20”) - Stories can be found inside stars and the moon is their guardian. But these hunters are clever and while one seduces the moon, the others pluck the stars from the sky and hide them in their boat. The journey is long for these hunters but there is always time for tea and songs. When the journey is over, the hunters sell the stories to unsuspecting parents who read them to their kids at night.

#nighttimestories #ink #childrenstories #bedtimestories

A House Full of Fairies! Happy Friday!!

A House Full of Fairies!

Happy Friday!!

A House Full of Fairies!! Have a happy Friday ev

A House Full of Fairies!!

Have a happy Friday everyone!!!

Sometimes you get things in the mail, other than b

Sometimes you get things in the mail, other than bills, that put a smile on your face. Thank you, @ridecats for this awesome-looking transit pass. It is so nicely framed just for me.

I hope all mortals out there, riding our transit system, get to enjoy a little bit of my art.....and have a nice ride!!! Happy Monday!

#transitpass #cltarts #cltartist #railride

2021 Mt. Holly, NC Lantern Parade - Time to put on

2021 Mt. Holly, NC Lantern Parade - Time to put on your magnifying glasses. Your Waldo (I mean lantern) is somewhere in there. 🤣🧐. There are 62+ lanterns and 11 humans somewhere in there. 😂Wow, it was an adventure and a challenge to draw this one. If this parade gets any larger, I might need to do a diptych or a triptych.🤣🤣

Message me if interested on a print.

Enjoy!!!

Exciting…I just got HUGged. Yes, I won a HUG gra

Exciting…I just got HUGged. Yes, I won a HUG grants. These micro grants are so awesome. They help so many artists with projects and materials. I’ll be working on a project called “The six pillars of good character” with my grant money. Woohoooo!!
Thank you so much to the financial sponsors of these grants @wellsfargo @nodabrewing and @googlefiber and thank you to @cltiscreative for the announcement this morning.
If you are a creative, what are you waiting for. Apply for the next round of grants and get hugged!! Go to Charlotteiscreative webpage to apply.

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