Po-trait

Here's a portrait I did for a friend from work. Her name is Monica. Graphite pencil, approx 8 x 10".

Art Inspro

Just been looking at some illustrations to inspire me and brainstorm how I want to so this next book. Here's what has plucked my interest:

Three Things....

Working on the new book! Just sketching around in the journal, but it's developing more and more!

A Special Place...

Remember all those line drawings I did of wildflowers, birds, and such? Well, the drawings have been etched into a beautiful black marble, and reside in the Martha Walker Garden at Skyline Park in Napa, CA. There are 10 -11 signs, and they all turned out just beautifully. Thank you Kathleen for putting the time to make the Martha Walker Garden so lovely and special. I grew up playing in that garden when my Dad had flower shows and sales next to it in the hall. I love that place, and I'm so thankful I contributed something of worth there.

In other news. I'm starting a venture in portraiture. I'm going to draw some people I know and kids I know, and go from there. Artwork to be posted soon!

Paint, skulls, and butts!

Hello Friends!

Been busy. Working at a preschool and still doing some art, but mostly hanging out with 2-5 years olds all day. I've been getting some great ideas, though! And I'm happy to say I have a few new book ideas that I'm excited to work on in the coming months.

I started painting again. I'm out of canvases, but here's one of the little decorative, folk-art style piece I did for my room.

It sits on the wall by my skull and books, and my tiny owl, who watches over me at night. It's exactly what I wanted: colorful, abstract, and fun. I modeled it very closely of another artists paintings. She does work so similarly, but I just wanted something for my room, and for my own painting/meditative practices.

As I painted, I laughed because one of the paint dollops looked like a little butt. I took a picture so you could see. It was orange too! Oh little bottom, you blessed my painting with your presence that day. I will sorely miss you!

Dylan's Birthday book.

For my friend..... I finally got something right. After all of the trials and errors, this project went smoothly and I felt like I knew what I was doing. Here's the first page's illustration.

Plenty of Paper

Eisley is my favorite band and has been for at least five years, so it's about time I do an illustration based on their lovely and whimsical lyrics. This piece is titled, "Plenty of Paper" from their album, "Room Noises". It's their first LP and it's fabulous. Their third album is dropping in March--- it was streaming for free online this week, and I must say it. is. going. to. be. awesome. Go Eisley!

I'm thinking there will be more of these to come, whether they are based off Eisley songs or not. I'm thinking a series of three. If anyone has ideas for the next song I should illustrate, let me know!