Marlowe Pody is a Japanese-American illustrator and maker based in Seattle WA and Providence, RI who is also the creator of Odd Rabbits, a magical world of rabbits, angels, and spirits. We found Marlowe through her Odd Rabbits Instagram account, which has led to us quite literally falling down a rabbit hole. Her larger body of work can be quite varied, ranging from watercolor portraits, to linoleum art, and all the way to screen printing but one thing is consistent across the board, there is an incredibly charming feel to everything Marlowe produces.
Although the entirety of her body of work is incredible, we’ve grown quite fond of the aforementioned body of work and the feelings it evokes. Viewing Marlowe’s Odd Rabbits artwork is sort of like getting a hug from your favorite person in the world. More than anything, it feels warm, comforting, and full of love. One of the first things we took away from her portfolio was the children’s book illustration style of the art, and for a second it made us sort of sad that we didn’t get to grow up with the delightful bunnies that inhabit the colorful world Marlowe has created for them. However, they resonate just as deeply when viewed as an adult, which speaks volumes about her ability to capture happiness in a painting.
Beyond the endearing creatures of Marlowe’s world, her use of color is so impressive and eye-catching that it’s almost equally as compelling as the subject matter. The colors are vibrant and full of life – each individual palette works together to create a piece of work that feels like it came straight out of a fairytale. Then, when viewed together, all of her Odd Rabbits work forms a portfolio that makes you feel as though you’ve walked into the wonderland you dreamed of as a kid, only better. You can view Marlowe’s non-rabbit-focused work here, her Odd Rabbits portfolio here, and can follow her on Instagram here and here. We promise this is definitely the type of Rabbit hole you want to fall into.
