Keilani McConnell

I recently started a comic with a dragonfly in it! I've always really liked them.

#comic

The next Solfege character is for La!! It was fun looking up references for trumpet hand posture.

Traditional art done with water-based markers, inking pens, and watercolor on bristol vellum paper cut to 4"x6".

#art #originalcharacter

I'm really excited to announce this! I've been working on it for a while now and very happy with how it turned out. I've also got some new earrings, bracelets, and necklaces I've been working on that I'll be sharing there soon!

#artwork #jewelry #books

Sol is my next Solfege character! I had lot of fun drawing this one!

Traditional art done with water-based markers, inking pens, and watercolor on bristol vellum paper cut to 4"x6".

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This is so sweet! The colors are so gentle.

Next Solfege character is Fa! In the original designs, this character was my favorite and I'm still really fond of them.

Traditional art done with water-based markers, inking pens, and watercolor on bristol vellum paper cut to 4"x6".

#art #originalcharacter

This is so sweet! I love the addition of the mushrooms.

My next Solfege character is for Mi! I am a professional flutist + teacher, so this one was really fun to do.

Traditional art done with water-based markers, inking pens, and watercolor on bristol vellum paper cut to 4"x6".

#art #originalcharacter

Solfege: Re

My second Solfege character is Re with a guitar! I really liked designing the outfit for him.

Traditional art done with water-based markers, inking pens, and watercolor on bristol vellum paper cut to 4"x6".

#art #originalcharacter

I designed the characters in this next set of illustrations over 10 years ago and recently updated them! Do (named after the first syllable in solfege) is a singer!

Traditional art done with water-based markers, ink, and watercolor on bristol vellum paper cut to 4"x6".

#art #originalcharacter

I really enjoyed making these! I tried some different things with the bead wrapping.

All hand-made (minus earrings hooks/backings) with work-hardened 20 gauge wire, jewelry wire, metal beads, and agate stone.

Available on my Etsy! (US only) www.etsy.com/listing/4361...

#jewelry #wirewrapping

My last Season City is for Winter! I love working with blue and purple so this was really fun to do.

Traditional watercolor done on cold-press watercolor paper cut to 4"x6".

#art #watercolor

I think this is my favorite Season City! It's based on Fall/Autumn.

Traditional watercolor painted on cold-press watercolor paper cut to 4"x6".

#art #watercolor

My art book for illustrations that I did in 2024 is here! I really really love how it turned out. (Also my kitty Midna couldn't decide if she wanted a part of the photo set or not.) Links for where to find it are all on my website! (linked in bio)

#artbook #traditionalartist

My next Season City is for Summer! I felt a bit more comfortable with the design of this one. I think I'd like to go to a place like this one day.

Traditional watercolor done on cold-press watercolor paper cut to 4"x6".

#tradart #watercolor

I'm starting a new set of illustrations today with cities/villages based on the seasons! I struggle with coming up with different types of buildings, so I wanted to do this set to practice. This first one is based on Spring!

Traditional watercolor done on cold-press watercolor paper cut to 4"x6".

I am really happy with how these earrings turned out!! It's been fun trying out new things.

Done with 20 gauge wire, hand-shaped and work-hardened, jewelry wire, with metal and amethyst beads.

#jewelry #amethyst

My last Space Rabbit is a Polish rabbit with a winter halo! I always think these are so pretty to see at night. They are created when the light interacts with ice crystals in the atmosphere.

Traditional watercolor done on cold-press watercolor paper cut to 4"x6".

#art #watercolor

Today's Space Rabbit is a Giant Checkered Rabbit with an eclipse! I tried some different things with this one and overall really like it!

Traditional watercolor done on cold-press watercolor paper cut to 4"x6".

Space Rabbits: Holland Lop and Galaxy

I was a little nervous about starting this one, but really happy with how it turned out!!

Traditional watercolor done on cold-press watercolor paper cut to 4"x6".

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Space Rabbits: Netherland Dwarf Rabbit Stars

My next space rabbit is a Netherland Dwarf Rabbit looking at the stars! I'm really happy with the soft colors on this one.

#art #watercolor

I'm excited to share the items that I have for Fall/Winter! All of the metal jewelry is hand-shaped and I've had a lot of fun making them. I made some new clay items, too, like more pumpkins, bees, and even some seahorses and hermit crabs!

#jewelry #handmade

Space Rabbits: Cottontail Rabbit with Shooting Stars

My second Space Rabbit is a cottontail rabbit with shooting stars! I see lots of these every day where I live, so it was fun to draw them!

Traditional watercolor painting done on cold-press watercolor paper cut to 4"x6".

#art #watercolor

I recently published my first music compositions - 9 Pieces for Solo Flute and Forest Walk (a woodwind quartet)! I had a lot of fun with both of them. Samples of both and other details can be found on my website (linked in bio)!
#composer #flute #music

Space Rabbits: American Fuzzy Lop with Sun and Moon

Trying to be a bit more active here! I do art illustrations in different sets, each with a theme. This new one I'm sharing is called Space Rabbits! I tried a new watercolor paper with this one, too, and really like the results.

It's here! Journeys of PearlHeart is now available at retailers as well as for a discount on my website keilanimcconnellart.com (physical versions only, ebooks are only through their distributor)! I have been working on this story since about 2016 and am thrilled to finally be able to share it.

Something a little different this time! I also really enjoy making jewelry and this is the first pair of earrings where I shaped the metal on my own and work hardened it so it keeps its shape. I'm super happy with how the blues ended up working together!

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Here are all of my Cloud Wizard illustrations! I learned a lot while doing this set! 1/2