Currently, Jimothy obsessed!

I’ve long wondered how you stand out from the crowd anymore. Especially, online! Then I saw Jimothy, the short-spined raccoon who lives in Seattle. The perfect mix of unexpected proportions & a reminder of how delightful differences can be.  

 

Am I thinking about booking a trip to Seattle with the main purpose spotting this adorable little nugget- YES! (I imagine I'm not alone on this.)

On a side note: shout out for LEO season which arrives today. 💛

Summer Shapes

Summer has traditionally been a slower season for me at my studio. I use the time to take classes (with other humans) & explore different looks, color palettes, building in time for play. These are a few things that fall into that category.  

  

I'm currently in a lithography class & hope to share some of my prints soon. Lithography is messy & includes chemicals & solvents- stuff I wouldn't use at home so it's great to have a classroom that is set up for all that. 👃 My nose is sensitive!

I'm also in a slow stitch class where we draw with our needle. More on that soon too. 

Friday fl🌸 wers

Some flowers painted in gouache that I then stepped out into a pattern.

 

Called this one midnight garden. Sometimes the best part is naming them! 

(I often wish they were scratch & sniff.) 

World Kiss Day

 

 

Plant one on somebody you love! 💋

(art: collaged) 

Happy Fourth of JULY!

May you find a patriotic beat, bring a side dish to your neighborhood barbecue or hold your little ones as you watch the night sky boom & bloom into colors. Happy Birthday USA! A 250 year experiment & a work in progress one that I’m happy to be a small part of. 🇺🇸

 

Stars, stripes & hearts forever.

(Click for a better view of the art. The top piece is from HELLO, WORLD!  U.S.A.)

Sunshine and Citrus

 🌞 🍋

Gosh, I 💛 summer!

From a unit of cut out citrus and blooms.

 To a full dose of vitamin C!

Happy Father's Day 🐻

 A good dad is a great gift. Counting my blessings that my son has a terrific papa bear & I do too!

  

 This illustration was painted with gouache.

(My favorite medium to paint with.) 

 

A special shout out to my three bear brothers who I've enjoyed watching become wonderful dads!