Pandolin Edgarton’s Quest

Pandolin Edgarton, the curious panda, stood at the base of a towering staircase made entirely of books. Each step was a different tome, filled with stories of far-off lands and ancient secrets.

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT

My work lives at the intersection of realism and illustration, where every piece becomes a small, whimsical story. While charcoal and ink are my home base, which are the mediums where I feel most grounded. I also explore color pencil, watercolor, and mixed media. Color is still a growing edge for me, a space of curiosity and experimentation, and I love allowing each piece to guide me toward new techniques and unexpected combinations. I embrace creating a variation of styles, as I continue to learn when using different mediums.

Animals are at the heart of my creative world. I use them as symbolic stand‑ins for the people who shape my life, translating their personalities, quirks, and emotional textures into playful, expressive characters. Many of these creatures carry the nicknames of the friends or family members who inspired them; others borrow from their real names in subtle, story driven ways. This approach first emerged in my steampunk series and has since become a signature thread in my storytelling, and a whimsical way to honor the relationships that matter most to me.

Healing Hearth

charcoal and ink drawing of a rabbit with a mechanical outfit, including a clock and steam engine parts, on a dark background. Title piece: Alexander Hopsworth, Whimsical Contraptions.

Alexander Hopsworth, Whimsical Contraptions

A charcoal and ink illustration of a mushroom character, carrying a backpack and holding a spear, dressed in adventurer clothing with detailed patterns.

Hollow Road

Guiding Presence

A charcoal and ink illustration of an elephant with human-like details, wearing a top hat with goggles, and a bow tie. An ornate hummingbird with a tiny top hat and feathers sits on the elephant's trunk.
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My Collections

I find inspiration in animals, using them as symbolic representations of the people who impact my life. Through whimsical and humorous illustrations, I capture the essence and emotions of friends and family.

Each collection series captures a connection and world with someone I love and cherish.

Let us wander through these enchanted realms, where whimsy reigns supreme and imagination knows no bounds. Let the illustrations guide us through forests of wonder and mountains of mystery, where each line weaves a story and every shade murmurs a secret.

Pandolin’s Legacy
Black and white illustration of a panda with a backpack walking up a staircase made of books inside a library, with open bookshelves, a large clock, and a hot air balloon visible through the window.
Watercolor illustration of a mushroom house with a tiny door, small wooden house, and barrels beside it. A cute turtle holds a staff and walks on a path toward the mushroom house, with snow-capped mountains in the background.

Turtle & Toadstool Series

Ink illustration of a turtle and a squirrel touching noses. The turtle is on the ground, surrounded by rocks and mushrooms, with a textured shell. The squirrel is perched on a tall mushroom, with a fluffy tail curled upward.

Turtle & Squirrel

A woman with long dark hair and glasses smiling while holding a framed black-and-white panda artwork in an indoor setting. There is a man working at a computer in the background and another framed artwork on the floor beside her.

As an artist, my artistic journey blends realism with illustration, crafting each piece into a whimsical narrative. Inspiration for my work goes beyond technique. Animals become symbolic representations of the people who shape my life, depicted through whimsical and humorous illustrations that capture the essence and emotions of friends and family.

Who is Diana?