I challenged myself to draw one letter of the alphabet every other week this year. A week from today, I will post a new print using this letter. It’s an I with possibilities. Continue Reading
Category Archives: Illustrations
Alphabet Challenge :: H
I challenged myself to draw one letter of the alphabet every other week this year. A week from today, I will post a new print using this letter. A little 1970s influence for the H. Continue Reading
Drawing Lab :: Two
Lab Two was to try Blind Contour Drawing. You have a reference image, in this case, giraffes. You don’t look at what you’re drawing, but use your eyes to follow the line of the giraffe in the reference image. I loved doing this. I concentrated on the outline of the giraffe and didn’t worry about… Continue Reading
Alphabet Challenge :: G
I challenged myself to draw one letter of the alphabet every other week this year. A week from today, I will post a new print using this letter. A simple G, illustrated. Continue Reading
Drawing Lab :: One
My friend, Angie, is having a link-up for the book, Drawing Lab on her blog. She’s going to attempt the weekly assignments with the three generations of her family and is inviting anyone else to draw along. The boys and I did the first lab, which is to draw cats in bed. Many cats, much… Continue Reading
An interview with Tascha :: Sophie’s Choice
Today, we are mixing things up a bit. In my many searches for handmade dog products, I come across artists who may not necessarily sell things for dogs, but use dogs in their art. Intrigued, I thought I’d ask these artists about their dog inspirations. One such artist that grabbed my attention is Tascha, a… Continue Reading
Cool Mom Picks Color-Your-Own Valentine’s Day Card Design Contest
My entry for the Color-Your-Own Valentine’s Day Card Design Contest sponsored by Cool Mom Picks and Etsy. It’s a big hit with my 7-year-old, so I might have a good chance 🙂 You can see the other entries at Cool Mom Picks or enter your own by clicking the button below. Continue Reading
Stephen Huneck
I was so sad to hear the news yesterday of the suicide of Stephen Huneck on January 7. He was such a champion for dogs and seemed liked a wonderful human. Below is a copy of my post from August about one of his books, so you can see his unique and beautiful art. Mr.… Continue Reading
Book Review – Moon Rabbit
If I ever published a picture book, I would want it to be as sweet and pretty as Moon Rabbit by Natalie Russell. Little Rabbit likes living in the city. During the day, she is occupied with everything the city has to offer. But at night, she feels lonely as she stares at the moon.… Continue Reading
Font Love – Daily Drop Cap
Sometimes I feel like I’m the last to know, you know? That’s how I feel about this project called the Daily Drop Cap by Jessica Hische, illustrator and typographer. In her own words, “Each day (or at least each WORK day), a new hand-crafted decorative initial cap will be posted for your enjoyment and for… Continue Reading