grandma got illustrated

just a quick follow-up to my grandma sketch- just finished it a few hours ago so thought i would share. stay warm- it's brutal out there new englanders...!

birds in a handbasket

the days are whizzing by lately- i am in denial that christmas is just a few weeks away. i've been working hard on my portfolio- tearsheets, postcards, new illustrations and website. you can see a new painting put to use as my homepage here. the rest of the website is still in progress...

i've been thinking a lot about my grandmother lately. she's 87 and living in a retirement home. there are a lot interesting characters at her little place- whenever i visit, there's always a dance party or singing session going on :) this has lead to drawings, and eventually i'll paint one of these little characters. in honor of my grandmother, the final granny will definitely be a bird lady :)

creampuff thanksgiving

i'm getting ready to pack the car with pumpkin pie, cartalk on the ipod and warmer clothing for a northbound trip to vermont. i'm sitting here counting the hours, no- minutes 'til thanksgiving feast time...
in the meantime, i'm still watercoloring some "creampuff bunnies" (credit: julia).

happy thanksgiving! hope you have lots to nibble!

not quite right...

there was time when i faced sheer frustration when trying to paint. taking the final step and adding color to an illustration was a nightmare- well, maybe that's exaggerating a bit, but it certainly caused some minor heart palpitations. but lately, i've been taking my time and being more patient with watercolor, and feeling good about the results. i even found that i'm preferring it to drawing...but with every new experience, practice makes perfect. and this week i'm finding that every painting i finish must be reviewed then redone! it can be frustrating...but i must keep going! i'll leave you with a good example of frustration...

new portfolio

i'm launching my new portfolio on my website today. i have some new pieces in there, so be sure to stop by and visit :)

ooooohhhhmmmm....

um, what? it's october? anyways, i'm posting something i finished up for modern dog this morning. i have also been plugging away at my website, and will have an updated portfolio soon! it should include some new additions to the illustration below of little blue boots girl :)

hope you're enjoying fall....the best season EVER. :)

bright blue boots