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.

I've just begun a short hiatus from work. Penny won't be done with her school year for another few weeks, so I've got time to do stuff like try to remember how to paint! Kinda forgot how tough watercolor is... I've been trying to get into the mindset of truly. not. caring. about. results. Letting go of the ego. Having fun. When I was growing up I would draw for hours and throw it all away, never showing anyone. It was simply a form of entertainment. I can't think of a better mindset to aspire to, truly.