Another discarded album cover. The cool concept was Chris's idea, and I'm again happy with the execution. The problem is size and readability. Oh well!

I was thrilled to discover my alphabet poster was featured on Apartment Therapy last week. It's especially validating, as a mostly commercial artist, to get recognition for the work I do completely on my own. A nice thought to return to when I'm toiling away on the umpteenth revision of a design for my day job.

I've been messing around with ideas for my husband's upcoming album cover. This was one we discarded, but I liked how it turned out.

Peace to everyone this holiday season and always.

Shopping List

These days all of my professional artwork is done on a computer. Maybe that's why I've felt such an urge to use my brush pens lately...even to make a shopping list.

I had most of the summer off from my main job, so nice. The above pics were taken at a nearby park. Penny and I got in the habit of taking the bus there and picking wildflowers in the late afternoon, all by ourselves. We'd bring a ball to kick around but usually ended up just sitting and watching and talking. Now it's fall, I'm back at work, Penny is back at school, and Chris and I are back to our long, busy days.

Some links that have been inspiring me lately:

Speedball pens. Want to get my hands on a set.

Lady and the Tramp background art. My current day job is designing backgrounds and holy moly are these humbling.

I will try to post some pics of our new apartment in my next entry. I know I take huge breaks in between posts so thanks for hanging in there :)

Our little family is seeking a bigger home. Until the right one finds us, I'm preparing for the impending move by unloading some things that I can live without. I'm going to be listing a few of them in my usually sleepy vintage shop. Yes, even my beloved phones! Go ahead, set up your office just like Joan Holloway.

Another watercolor attempt. This one looks a little more like her at least. But oh that mess of blonde curls! I got lazy.