Violet the mouse stands in front of her nook inside of the antique shop. Her fur is grey and she wears a string of pearls and a red bow on her tail. The walls behind her are a terracotta color and her nook is decorated with postcards, beads, and other sma + Enlarge
Violet In The Antique Shop 2020 Watercolor, Micron 12 x 16 inches
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Violet sits in a box of colorful scarves and daydreams she is an adventurer, a superhero, and a detective. The antique shop behind her is filled with various pieces of colorful furniture, framed pictures, and vintage objects. + Enlarge
Violet Daydreams 2020 Watercolor, Micron 12 x 16 inches
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Violet packs for the long journey ahead, her tiny bag holds a golden key. She raises a piece of cheese above her head and smiles, placing it in her bag. + Enlarge
Violet Packs For Her Journey 2020 Watercolor, Micron 12 x 16 inches
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Violet slips out from underneath the door of the antique shop and into the outside world. The door is flanked by potted plants. Outside, the sky is dark and grass pokes out of the sidewalk. + Enlarge
Violet Leaves The Antique Shop 2021 Watercolor, Micron 12 x 16 inches
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Statement

Sophie Della Penna is a children’s book illustrator, author, and freelance artist.

Her work is whimsical and playful, focusing on the themes of nature, nostalgia, fantasy, and the beauty of imagination. She was born and raised on Long Island, New York and spent much of her childhood drawing, exploring nature, and playing make believe. She is passionate about children’s art and literature, and believes deeply in the importance of creative storytelling. Sophie is graduating from Maryland Institute College of Art with a BFA in Illustration. She recently completed her senior thesis, Violet’s Big Adventure, an original children’s book that she both wrote and illustrated. After graduation, Sophie plans to pitch Violet’s Big Adventure to several publishing houses and continue doing freelance illustration work.

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