Style inspiration by Linda Fennimore

I found Linda Fennimore's portfolio on Workbook this week. I like her use of light especially. For example, in this illustration, with the sun shining through the woman's sun hat. Even subtle, reflective lighting on the right side of the face.

This illustration also intrigued me because of the lighting, again, but this illustration also has an interesting effect with the tight composition and details of the water. It reduces depth in the illustration and makes the water seem very close and the image flat--except for the men in the boat.