Instagram Love: Kelly Pousette

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Canada-based illustrator and storybook author Kelly Pousette creates magical, whimsical shadowboxes and dioramas.

Her creations are made from mixed media and portray small scenes and stories, which are housed inside wooden framed boxes.

Based on fantasy, the scenes often feature woodland critters and references to fairy tales.

Here are 10 of our favourites.

Close up of the swan and his trout friends. #illustration #childrensillustration #childrensbooks #troutpond #swan #spring #art #watercolor #papercut #shadowbox #kidlit #kidlitart

A photo posted by Kelly Pousette (@kpousetteillustration) on Jan 1, 2017 at 6:15pm PST

An early spring evening stroll. I’m getting ahead of myself here with the seasons, but after winter, spring is my favourite. #illustration #childrensillustration #childrensbooks #watercolor #papercut #shadowbox #danielsmithwatercolors #art #kidlitart #kidlit #fox #spring

A photo posted by Kelly Pousette (@kpousetteillustration) on Dec 30, 2016 at 6:30pm PST

I would have loved to make a box from all your comments, your descriptions are amazing and so inspiring. Thank you so much for your thoughtful messages and for being so keen to enter! We do have a winner… Congratulations @delphadae !!! I am so excited to put your lovely description into a scene! I will send you DM early next week. Thank you again everyone! #illustration #thankyou #shadowbox #papercut #watercolor #charcoal #favouriteseason

A photo posted by Kelly Pousette (@kpousetteillustration) on Dec 23, 2016 at 5:16pm PST

Folks!! This is it… The remaining few days for the auction running at the lovely @dandylinespg Bids for the 14 shadowboxes will be accepted until December 31st. All of the proceeds going to a wonderful cause. If you haven’t had a chance to bid on one of these original, one-of-a-kind boxes, head down to @dandylinespg and place a bid on your favourite box. Happy holidays!! #illustration #childrensbooks #childrensillustration #kidlit #kidlitart #shadowbox #papercut #mixedmedia #art #artproject #shoplocal

A photo posted by Kelly Pousette (@kpousetteillustration) on Dec 29, 2016 at 10:50am PST

Before moose enjoys his pie, he would like to remind you all of the contest that I have currently running until Friday December 23rd at 5:00 PST. For all details and to enter, please see the post from a few days ago. Thank you! ** please note that this is a draw for ONE box, so only one person will be drawn ** #shadowbox #illustration #childrensillustration #childrensbooks #kidlitart #kidlit #contest #customshadowbox #art #moose

A photo posted by Kelly Pousette (@kpousetteillustration) on Dec 20, 2016 at 11:03am PST

Girl in blue with her lounging cats, peering into the winter garden shadows. #illustration #childrensbooks #childrensillustration #charcoal #papercut #shadowbox #cats #kidlit #kidlitart #wintergarden

A photo posted by Kelly Pousette (@kpousetteillustration) on Nov 29, 2016 at 5:10pm PST

Passing each other on a winter walk. #illustration #childrensillustration #childrensbooks #papercut #shadowbox #watercolor #mixedmedia #fox #winternight #kidlit #kidlitart

A photo posted by Kelly Pousette (@kpousetteillustration) on Nov 26, 2016 at 6:55pm PST

Close up of the little lady and her colourful mushrooms. #illustration #childrensillustration #childrensbooks #shadowbox #papercut #deer #etsyshopupdate #charcoal #watercolor

A photo posted by Kelly Pousette (@kpousetteillustration) on Nov 16, 2016 at 5:25pm PST

Thank you for bearing with all my posts! I haven’t lived in Northern BC for very long, only 4 years. These little scenes are my northern stories, my experiences of living here. I hope you enjoy them! #illustration #childrensbooks #childrensillustration #moose #watercolor #winter #charcoal #artproject

A photo posted by Kelly Pousette (@kpousetteillustration) on Oct 29, 2016 at 3:24pm PDT

A simple little box of swan love. This measures 6″ x 6″. #illustration #childrensillustration #childrensbooks #art #shadowbox #artproject #winter #papercut #charcoal #watercolor #swan

A photo posted by Kelly Pousette (@kpousetteillustration) on Oct 5, 2016 at 4:27pm PDT

For more information, visit her Etsy store.