Medium: Watercolor, Pen and Ink, Gold Leaf

​Date: November 2023

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The Woodland Princess, written by Kate Downing, is an allegorical children's book that traces a young girl’s growth through the changing seasons of the forest.

 

Hannah Burkholder and Mitchell Downing co-illustrated the book with handprinted pages using watercolor and pen and ink, lending a delicate, textured quality that enhances the story’s intimate and natural feel. This handcrafted approach brings warmth and depth to each page, inviting readers of all ages to connect with purpose, belonging, and home.

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Below are original illustrations from the book.

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