Not A Baby Anymore

Looking at our son lately Antonio & I realize he's not a baby anymore. Where does time go? He went from a tiny 7 pound baby to a 30lb big boy. We're doing our best to soak up every second of it. With him at the studio daily we have a great opportunity to do just that. I thought somehow all this tied into the baby print above. I'm always amused by how expressive a baby's face can be. Just a few of these had started out in an old sketchbook & I thought each baby became stronger with more friends around. I added some text (stamped / my handwriting) & sprinkled in a few patterns to round it all out.

Childrens Illustartors update

I recently updated my page on Children's Illustrators (click below to see)  I still have a few empty slots so more updates to come but this is a fun, fresh start!  Take a look.  So the big daddy of updates next my website.  Yikes now that's so effort....  As you can see you can't take the Hallmark out of me I continue to find great joy in making seasonal art!

Childrens Illustrators

Keep on Truckin

This is what I always my mantra when I get tired or overwhelmed.  Dorky I know but it works for me.  Have a great weekend.  Over & OUT!

The Comforts of Home

It's the little things that make up life & the same little things I often forget to take in & enjoy.

Just a subtle reminder to myself.  Slowdown, touch, take a look, reach out, remember....  

Color Studies

Color-it's what makes my world go around.  It's one of my favorite things & always has been.  I remember getting in trouble in first grade art class for gathering & hiding all the scarlet crayons in my desk.  I just thought they were SO beautiful I wanted them close to me.  Different colors make me feel different ways & that brought on this little color study.  

Painted Flowers

If flowers bloomed in the cold of winter this is how I think they would look.

Val Pals

Today I wanted to share the Val Pals illustration I made. It's a throw back to all the activities I remember enjoying so much from school. Making Valentines, giving, receiving the nice little sentiments & enjoying the sweets that often accompanied them. Every year my Dad would make me a Valentine's Day box. (I'll have to see if I can't find a picture up of this) It was made of foam core, a simple house shape with either red or pink exterior. My name cut out of patterned paper on one side, a perfectly cut opening at the top for all the Valentines to go in. Finally my favorite part. The roof- which was completely covered in conversation hearts that we would glue on together. Me, always picking out my favorite sayings to go front & center. (Hot Stuff & No Way) I hope to make Luca a similar version someday!