Ellie Mae Squirrel

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Ellie Mae Squirrel

Hi! My name is Elise Marie Esquivel and the computer always wants to correct it to "squirrel".

I've decided to embrace life's "squirrels" by making things that I enjoy and bring joy to others.
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I make illustrations, offer workshops, paper art commissions

02/17/2024

Happy Saturday, sweet luvs!
I just wanted to share some books I've been inspired by this week (I'd gotten these from the library but I'll definitely be getting my own copies soon!)
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What are you reading this weekend?
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Hugs,
Ellie Mae

02/14/2024

A throw back from a couple years ago! Happy Valentine's day, luvs

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01/22/2024

Hello luvs!
Thanks so so much for voting for what bird you'd like to see me illustrate and the winner (by a difference of only one point!) was the Crested Caracara! Since the Philippine Eagle came in a close second, I'll probably make him at some point, too!
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Once I've picked my subject I like to make very loose gestural sketches to find a dynamic composition that I like. I'm really excited to illustrate this beautiful animal!
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Thanks again!

01/19/2024

New story posted!
I feel a little bit like this guy, feel the creative push to make something but I feel a little overwhelmed by all the choices. I have posted a poll on my stories if you'd like to vote for a bird you'd like to see me illustrate!

Thanks luvs :)

01/09/2024

A little late but today's Day 8 for A Month in Paper: Favorite Paper Discipline
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I love love love collage style art! For me it reminds me of putting pieces together like the puzzles I'd spend hours putting together growing up. Even though I'm not as patient with intricate line work styles, I also have an appreciation for that too, it's a beautiful way of making art!
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01/07/2024

Happy Sunday luvs, today's post is a bit of a toofer :)
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I'm combining Days 5+6 of A Month in Paper: Workspace and Where I Learned
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My workspace isn't the tidiest but I try to leave some open space in case I get the creative urge to make something. My workspace is surrounded by gifts I've been given or things I've made. As a cat owner I've made room for the demons so we're all happy. Having this spaced space is how I learned about 2 years ago to make the work I do now. I watched all sorts of YouTube videos and asking fellow artists who've been willing to share their techniques, but a large part of the learning was also teaching myself over and over ❤️
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Hope you have a good day sweet friends
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01/05/2024

A Month in Paper Day 4: Creative Process
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Hello and happy Friday Eve my sweet luvs! A tiny piece of my creative process is surrounding myself with things or people that inspire me or bring me joy 😊 For me, to be inspired means to continually expose myself to these creative sources, from surrounding myself with art to being in nature or spending time with my friends and family. Can't create from an empty cup.

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See you tomorrow, luvs
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01/01/2024

Hi sweet luvs, did you get to sleep in for New Years?
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I was inspired by revisiting an art challenge from a couple of years ago by . I've been really needing something to get back into the swing of things since I've been off Instagram for a couple months, answering messages whenever I got them.
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Prompt #1 is "Portrait," and I know this is a little abstract piece but I think it's fitting for where I am emotionally and mentally. To put it bluntly these past few months have been probably the most stressful period I've had in my adult life, and during that time experienced a lot of anger and hopelessness that basically choked whatever creative spark I did have.
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It wasn't until this past week I actually had the creative urge to make something for myself. These flowers were planted last spring but despite the harsh summer and the changing seasons, they're still blossoming. For me they represent a simple but tenacious drive to grow no matter what the conditions are, even when they haven't been ideal circumstances. These scrappy little flowers give me the hope that I too can grow in such a tumultuous time.
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Thank you all again for being so supportive and understanding during these difficult months, it really made a difference ❤️
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Hope these scrappy little wildflowers give you hope, too ❤️

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12/14/2023

Hi sweet luvs ❤️
What I thought would take two weeks to work through a really difficult situation turned into essentially a three month hiatus from social media. I'm still not out of the woods yet but just wanted to share with you my Secret Santa's art he made me! is such a gifted artist and it really means a lot to me that he took the time to make something so extremely creative and catered to my eclectic tastes, ranging from frogs to Studio Ghibli ☺️ Thank you so much!

09/24/2023

Wow luvs, what an amazing Saturday!
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I was very grateful for the to include my work in this year's Art Walk! Met so many creatives and art lovers. There were over 100+ artists featured in the exhibit and about 1500 folks showed up in a 4 hour time span. What an amazing time.
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09/19/2023

Hi sweet honey bunches of luvs, have you gotten your favorite pumpkin spiced things yet?
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Yesterday I had an artist date with myself and hung out in my local library. An artist date is something I learned from "The Artist's way," always trying to make time for myself and room to decide what I'd like most to do. It really doesn't have to cost much, just whatever makes you happy or what you've wanted to try ❤️
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I took that time to also drop off some donations of my more recent artwork, trying to make room for the new art I'll be making for this year's Cutober challenge 😊. Hope my work finds some loving homes.

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09/17/2023

Hello sweet honey bunches of luvs, I hope you're enjoying your weekend so far!
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It's been a while but I finally finished my next addition to My Texas Threatened/Endangered species list : The Atwaters Prairie Chicken.
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The Atwaters Prarie Chicken, a sub species of the Greater Prarie chicken, is highly endangered. They've been found in coastal grasslands in Texas, Louisiana and even Mexico. Their habit has been dwindling over the decades, with suburbs growing, drilling, and planting of invasive species for commercial use to name a few reasons for habitat loss.
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Males are easily identified by their orange neck sacks that they inflate during mating season. They also have these cool neck feathers that stick up and look like little ears. I highly recommend looking up videos just to get an idea of how cool a sound these guys make.
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Moving forward in making more pieces for this series
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Have a great evening luvs ❤️
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Thank you for my cool mango leaf and chunky papers!
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