Something Sweet for Something GOOD!

Did you know April is Parkinson's awareness month? My Dad has Parkinson's disease.  For those of you familiar with it, you know that it can dramatically affect the person's quality of life.  In just a couple of weeks he's taking a big step & getting brain surgery. (more specifically Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery)  He has been such a shining example for me in all areas of life, And now on how to handle a major disease.  The man is truly AMAZING!

Because of this, several years ago I started trying to find out more about Parkinson's.  The Michael J. Fox Foundation is a wonderful resource & leader in research for a cure. They recently teamed up with Magnolia Bakery (the yummiest place in N.Y.) to create the official MJFF cupcake.  Available in both chocolate & vanilla you can purchase online or any local store.  Each cupcake is $3.75 & $1.75 of each purchase goes directly to PD research.  A sweet way to do something good!

Pattern

I've had a million things going on lately so the blog has been neglected.  So many of the projects I work on now don't come our for a year or so & with a packed schedule sadly there has been little time for NEW art! (a HUGE no- no to post any work before it hits the market)  Gone are the days were I make one print & sell it.  Now I'm working on multiple large collections & while super exciting leaves less time to play & experiment.  (which is originally what I had hoped for my blog)

On that note... Here's a little something I did give myself a bit of time to play with.
When thinking of things I love pattern & color always are at the top of the list!

Paper Garden

Fun!
Not too many spring blooms here yet... May need to try this.

First day of Spring

Even though it comes with horrible spring allergies for my sweet Luca we are happy to see the official arrival of spring!

Monday

It's Monday & with the time change I'm feeling spacey...
Which explains the featured art for today.  Off for another cup of coffee!
The good part: *Excited thinking about how it won't get dark until a little after 7 tonight.

One World to Explore

This is a newer piece I made celebrating the world around us.  Different colors, different dress,  scattered throughout various places on the globe. But, when you get down to it we are all very much the same.  Celebrating our unique differences & similarities is an exciting thing. (and a great thing to introduce to our little ones)

Rolling Hills

Today I thought I'd post a spread from a book I illustrated Who's in the Farmyard?
These sheep on patterned rolling hills make me think of spring.  Now that it's March 1st spring
can't be far off!