Monday, January 26, 2009

A World of Possibilities

Of what are sweet dreams really made? For one, it might be the exploration of some enchanted land across the sea; for another, the discovery of flying ability, or the challenge of a four-story chocolate cake paired with a suddenly bottomless stomach. For Tanya Newbery, dreams are the playscape of narwhals, crescent moons, and kids in their pajamas. These, in turn, are part of a larger gallery that echoes the color schemes and and conceptual stylings of You Belong Here and We Arrrrr Friends, but also draws in complementary characters such as the oft-appearing Bethezda the Cat (most endearing, perhaps, when assisting elephants with their balance as in
Tremendous Help of a Paisley Pachyderm), and assorted rascals such as the ebullient, dancing Winter Bunny. Newbery covers a wide range of themes, from the charm of I Bring Only This to the mystical power of Prince of Owls, but is consistent in her focus on the imagination of children, reminding us poignantly that we adults tend to underestimate the reach of that power.

It's ironic, really: While Newbery's serial art pieces seems tailor-made for children's theme rooms, what the Utah-based illustrator seems to capture most effectively is the idea that in a child's mind anything is possible, and that the only thread holding the world together is the magic that keeps us connected with the tensile strength of a single wish. What, then, does one do with such a diverse collection of prints, brooches, and other media? One idea would be to enter today's giveaway. The lucky winner of this drawing will receive a Tiarrrghed Print to add to their collection. To qualify, visit Gumball Grenade Illustrations, then come back here to tell us about your favorite print in Tanya's collection. Tell us in a second post if you subscribe to Wishing Willow, since our subscribers receive an extra entry in the contest. To post without a Google account, just click “anonymous.” Be sure to also leave your email address. The winner will be chosen randomly. Contest ends 2/3/09.

We have a winner! Katherine said, "Wow! I love this art...it is gorgeous! My favorite is: I Bring Only This Red Pajama...amazing!I do not have children (still searching for that Mr. Right) but I have always planned a "Nieces & Nephew Room" in the house I want to own...I would love for this to be part of the decor." Congrats!

173 comments:

MOMFOREVERANDEVER said...

i bring only this art and the owl and the pussycat are my two tops

nape said...

I'm a Wishing Willow email subscriber, which is how I discovered this giveaway.

I love to give my friend Gumball Grenade's "You Belong Here" whale print. When she was a girl, my friend won a poetry contest with a poem about a unicorn. We kid about it a lot, but I've never seen a "whale unicorn." I MUST have it to give to her!

Anonymous said...

Let's Share a Story and Winter Bear are my favourites. No doubt b/c we live waaaaaay up north.

Anonymous said...

Happy subscriber!

Tempest52 said...

I like Starry Stroll Red Umbrella Version in the 8 x 10 print.

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Tempest52 said...

I am enjoying being a subscriber!

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Minxy Mimi said...

I like the Blast Off 8 x 10 Print
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Annie1 said...

I just love the "Come Back to Me Original Illustration" its beautiful and very full of emotion!



Thanks


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Annie1 said...

I'm subscribed to your blog!



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Leane said...

My FAV print is the 'Moon Painter'......I just love it! So full of potential and dreams......Great giveaway!!

Leane said...

I am a Willow Subscriber!

judybrittle said...

I really love the Tremendous Help 8 x 10 Print. The elephant is darling. Thank you!

Anonymous said...

wow, how do you pick just one? beautiful art! i love "the owl and the pussy cat" it would look so cute on my daughter's wall next to the "Tiarrrghed" print!

Anonymous said...

i'm a subscriber!

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Anonymous said...

Hard to pick a favorite, but I think it would have to be A Magic Trick.
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Anonymous said...

I'm a subscriber, too.
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janil said...

I Bring Only This Red Pajama Version 8 x 10 Print is my fvourite!

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janil said...

Suscriber! Thanks!

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Unknown said...

I love the "Tuckered" 8x10 print - it's so cute. As a bunny owner, this also fits with my personality. =)

Unknown said...

I'm a subscriber!

mverno said...

i also like tuckered

Melissa said...

I like the Magic Trick print

Melissa said...

I subscribe`

Allison said...

What cute stuff! I love Red vs. Blue.

Allison said...

subscriber

Danielle said...

I really like the starry stroll red umbrella and my second is the poppies one. They are all so cute and I would love to win one for my daughter's room!
Thanks
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Anonymous said...

My favorite- Fly Me to the Moon 8 x 10 Print.
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Anonymous said...

I am a proud subscriber!
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Aprilshowers said...

How sweet are these prints! I love the Bye Bye Mr. Bluebird one the best.

Aprilshowers said...

I am a subscriber.

Alli said...

I really love the Tremendous Help

Simply Stacie said...

Princess Hedgehog 8 x 10 Print is my favourite.

Simply Stacie said...

I subscribe.

PurrPrints said...

Wow, what cool stuff--I've never seen her illustrations before either, so i'm doubly glad for this giveaway. My current fave is "A magic trick"

PurrPrints said...

also, I'm a subscriber

Anonymous said...

I like Starry Stroll Red Umbrella and Tuckered.

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Kaycee said...

These are absolutely beautiful. I love Fly me to the Moon!!!

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Kaycee said...

Im a subscriber!

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Roxy said...

Nestled 8 x 10 Print

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vboackle said...

i like the Gumball Grenade's "You Belong Here" whale print.

v said...

My favorite is 'Cuddles'. Beautiful

v said...

I subscribe.

Kim said...

I love this: I Bring Only This Red Pajama Version 8 x 10 Print

Anonymous said...

OH! How lovely these prints are!! My favorite is "My Bear and the Moon."

Anonymous said...

I became a subscriber!

Kristy said...

I like the Cuddles print.

littlelatina said...

We Arrr friends!

Jenn said...

I love "Amongst the Poppies" but "We Arrrr Friends" would look adorable in my boys room.

Amber said...

I love Tremendous Help the best!

Thanks for the giveaway and please enter me.

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jamaise said...

How wonderfully childlike. I love the Tremendous Help Print.

Thank You

jamaise said...

I subscribe too :))

kdkdkd said...

First let me say I love Original Watercolor Nocturne in Blue, would buy that right now if I had the money.

My favorite print is Fixing the Stars 8 x 10 Print

Tylerpants said...

I love 'The Owl and the Pussycat' print, so charming!

Unknown said...

We Arrrrr Friends 8...

theresa martin said...

A Magic Trick ... thanks

Aura said...

The set of 3 a whale of a wish are my favorites

Aura said...

I subscribe

toughturtles said...

We Arrrrrr Friends Navy versus Red

JAN said...

its got to be the owl and the pussycat as an instant fave
please enter me in this giveaway.Thanks so much
artbyjan(at)googlemail(dot)com

saygeronimo said...

I really love Nestled.

Anonymous said...

night flight
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Anonymous said...

Absolutely love the Space set prints. Would be prefect in my boys room. just darling.

Anonymous said...

I'm a subscriber!!

Smooshy said...

we arrrr friends!

McGann said...

Amongst the Poppies is Precious!

McGann said...

And I subscribe to Wishing Willow!

Kimberly said...

My favorites are Quite a Catch and Polar Bear King.

Thanks for this giveaway!

Rosalynn said...

I love all of her prints, but my very favorite is Amongst the Poppies. Thanks for the chance to win!
rhbdesigns at hotmail dot com

Check out my blog for a giveaway too!
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Big Daddy said...

i like the 'a magic trick' print

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mel said...

I love these prints! My favorite is I Bring Only This print.

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Crys said...

I like Nestled.

Sweetina said...

my favorites are:
Make a wish and the owl and the pussycat

Sweetina said...

i am a subcriber!

rubynreba said...

I like Tremendous Help

fat girl slim said...

I love the Princess Hedgehog 8 x 10 Print, it would love fabulous in my children's room!

scooley said...

I really love the Let's Share a Story 8 x 10 inch Print Very cute

Guitar Guy said...

My favorite is Nestled

Danielle said...

rocket boy is adorable!

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LissaL said...

I like the "night fishing" & "moon painter."

LissaL said...

I'm a subscriber:)
Thanks for the giveaway.

Erin Sipes said...

I really like "among the poppies," lovely designs. Thanks.

the student said...

i love "Princess Hedgehog" ... it reminds me of a dream i had once :)

Amy said...

Lovely art! My favorite is A Magic Trick. I also really liked Amongst the Poppies. Thanks!

Annmarie Weeks said...

I just adore the Winter Bunny! My SIL is expecting her 1st child soon & has done the nursery in bunnies...this would fit right in!

lawyergirl said...

I love Nestled

GumballGrenade said...

Thank you Tara and Nate for such an eloquent review. Also, thanks to all of you who entered and for all of your kind words!

Andrina said...

Blast Off 8 x 10 Print

Andrina said...

I subscribe.

Nanci said...

Nestled 8 x 10 Print

NewYorkMemos said...

My favorite is Tremendous Help ^_^

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~Nyny

NewYorkMemos said...

I'm a subscriber!

NewYorkTran@gmail.com
NewYorkMemos.blogspot.com

~Nyny

Brimful Curiosities said...

I love the I Bring Only This 8 x 10Print. Perfect for Valentine's Day. Lovely illustrations.

Brimful Curiosities said...

I am now an email subscriber.

Mia J. said...

I think the Nestled 8 x 10 Print is very sweet.

Unknown said...

Wow! I love this art...it is gorgeous! My favorite is: I Bring Only This Red Pajama...amazing!

I do not have children (still searching for that Mr. Right) but I have always planned a "Nieces & Nephew Room" in the house I want to own...I would love for this to be part of the decor.

katherinedale(at)gmail.com

Therese said...

I like the blast off printm but they are all quite pretty

Helena Batt-Vesey said...

My favorite is the I Bring Only This Red Pajama Version 8 x 10 Print. Thanks for the giveaway!

Helena Batt-Vesey said...

I'm a subscriber.

MonkeyBaby said...

my favorite print is "Night Fishing"!

MonkeyBaby said...

i subscribe!

DEY said...

I like Midnight Mending and a Starry Stroll. Great prints. Thanks for the giveaway!

DEY said...

I'm a subscriber & love it!

ky2here said...

Let's go with the Tremendous Help 8 x 10 Print.

rosannepm said...

I love the Come Back to Me Original Illustration
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travellingmomof2 said...

I love Ahoy Moon print. Fantastic and elegant

Anonymous said...

I like A Magic Trick. Thanks for the chance to win.
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djgroz said...

Bye Bye Mr Bluebird 8 x 10 Print

bfox74 said...

I like, "Amongst the Poppies" the best.

Leslie said...

Princess Hedgehog

chromiumman said...

Come Back to Me Original Illustration

Carolyn said...

I like the 8 x 10 Blastoff Print!

Mommyhood is Thankless said...

I love A Magic Trick!

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Mommyhood is Thankless said...

I am a subscriber!

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Anonymous said...

I love the You Belong Here print.
So so adorable.

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Anonymous said...

My fav and I mean FAV is the Story Time print.

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Anonymous said...

I just subscribed as well.

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Unknown said...

My favorite was Three Birds Black and White. I love birds and always have bird feeders stocked so I can watched them eating (its just so peaceful). This picture reminded me of my family. Its just my husband, daughter and I so the 3 birds represent us :) Its modern and beautiful!

Anonymous said...

My favorite would be "Three in Waiting"! I love kitty cats and this picture would be perfect with my decor!

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Anonymous said...

Subscribed via email

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sx2143 said...

I like the Winter Bear print

Lisa Garner said...

I think the Amongst the Poppies 8 x 10 Print is so cute. Thanks!
lisalmg25 at gmail dot com

Lisa Garner said...

I'm a subscriber.
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Anonymous said...

Sweet dreams is my favorite -- although all of her work is so lovely.

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Anonymous said...

I am a sdubscriber to Wishiing Willow!

aimee

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Anonymous said...

Oh, wow! They're all great. I like the Owl and the Pussycat the best.

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Anonymous said...

I am very moved by the company logo....Wishing Willow picture. When I was a child we planted a weeping willow in our front yard and named her Minny. That picture just brought me right back to that joy I received from sitting under the tree daily.
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Amber said...

I love the Amongst the Poppies print.

Thanks for the giveaway and please enter me!

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superdavefive said...

My e item from the Etsy is a print called "Fly Me to the Moon." The concept if this print is awesome.
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Nicole said...

I love "Bye Bye Mr. Bluebird".

vboackle said...

I Bring Only This Red Pajama Version 8 x 10 is my fave.

Unknown said...

What charming art! I envy her vision. My favorite is the Midnight Mending in Red Print.

Unknown said...

Thank you for posting this information. I really appreciate it! Three Birds Black and White is my favourite.

Great blog and giveway. I hope you have an awesome day! Thanks again ;-) Amy (amyinkamloops *AT* gmail.com)

Unknown said...

subscriber

Unknown said...

I love "Nestled" in the 8 X 10 print. It is just adorable. Thanks for the great giveaway. ecghick@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

I like the Quite A Catch Print-I love the simplicity of all of the artwork-beautiful!

Elaine R
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loni broesch said...

I like A Friend in Winter

billie the girl said...

i bring only this! super love whimsy!

Anonymous said...

My favorite is "The Owl and the Pussycat". The poem by Edward Lear has been a favorite of mine since childhood and STILL brings a smile to my face!!

Thank you for a great giveaway!!

yadgirl said...

I like the Fly Me to the Moon 8 x 10 Print

Kathy P said...

I LOVE the Cuddles 8 x 10 Print

Anonymous said...

A Starry Stroll


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Unknown said...

Bethezdas Birthday 8 X 10 Print is my favorite. garrettsambo@aol.com

kdkdkd said...

I love the The Owl and the Pussycat 8 x 10 print, love that poem. Also love Cuddles 8 x 10 Print, so sweet

souldolphindream said...

My two favorites are
a pirates life 8x10 art print set and the orginal watercolor nidnight mending.

What magical work

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Gabriel S-J. said...

I really like the Blast Off 8 x 10 Print.


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cdrury said...

cdrury@gmail.com
Let's Share a Story is my favorite and would love to share with my grandson

littlelatina said...

We Arrrr Friends!

Unknown said...

I Bring Only This is my fave! Super hard to choose though!!!

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Sunnyvale said...

I like a Magic Trick

Karen said...

I'm in :)

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Leah said...

I soooo love the We Arrrrr Friends 8 x 10 Inch Art Print !! So adorably cute!

Thanks so much for this fabulous give~away! : )))

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mverno said...

i like The The Great Kite Flight 8 x 10

ZESTYWONDERLAND said...

I love the "Come Back to Me Original Illustration" !

Michw37 said...

I like Tremendous Help

David said...

Bring Only This Red Pajama

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Dierdra said...

Tuckered

Helen said...

I love I Wait on Every Word 8 x 10 Print.

Helen said...

I subscribe.

Anonymous said...

Magic trick &ty! rangrace(at)hotmail.com

masonsgranny59 said...

I heart the Night Fishing print:)

toughturtles said...

Original Watercolor Nocturne in Blue

yadgirl said...

I like the Fly Me to the Moon 8 x 10 Print.

memetu said...

My parents had an Owl & a Puddycat that did go out to sea with them in a sailboat. The Owl and The Pussycat Art Brooch is a memory.

Re said...

i love watercolor nocturne in blue

Re said...

i'm a subscriber

KristenH said...

My favorite print is the Bethezda in Blossoms 8 X 10 inch Art Print Limited Edition. This is a great giveaway and I really hope I win. Thanks.
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calgirl said...

Jumping Through Hoops is so cute.

Rockin' Mama said...

Wow! Amazing....

I Bring Only This is my fav

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Shanda said...

Fly me to the Moon is my favorite
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Anonymous said...

Amongst the poppies-white version.

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lilyk said...

I love the Winter Bear print!

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Madam Pince said...

Tiarrrghed and Fixing the Stars are just beautiful!