Hoot

Isn't this great? I found this on Etsy the other day! Gorgeous photo too.

Flea Market Finds

Some recent flea market finds...

Love this illustration from Golden Books "The Golden Circus"



Found this great old book about printmaking from 1958 -



Aren't these great stencil prints?



I learned what a glockenspiel is...(hint, it is not pictured here on the book's cover).



Check out gun totin' Lil here, do you think she is a bad do bee?



And look at this little gem for fifty cents!

Sneezy Memories

I am temporarily laid up with some summer bug and have sneezing on the brain.

This week my son is coming up on the big 21....Happy Birthday Z...
His first few days were spent in this knit cap that literally flew off of his head everytime he sneezed - it was sooooo funny, wish I had a video of it...



Instead I will share this video.... looks like all newborns are sneezy.

Sailing Through Summer

Wowsers, I am busy.... I just wrapped up illustrating two children's books, one for Little Simon and one for Ladybird Books. I am satisfied with both projects... the book for Little Simon will be called "What Do You See?" and is a book about endangered animals. Full of grainy texture and earthy hues... it was so much fun and both art directors have been dreamy to work with. I have another Ladybird title that I illustrated last year due to come out in Sept. It is hard waiting to see the finished product... it is a long time in the kitchen. I will be sure to link to all books when they are completed, for now, though, it is frustrating but I cannot show the work yet. It does make me want to illustrate my own stories, I have a couple in mind.... now if I can just find some time:). But of course I know, I am going to have to make some.

I also just sent bunches of artwork to Robert Kaufman for the next collection due out Octoberish.... so stay tuned. Working on some new designs for my rep for the fall season. And I ordered three bolts of Creatures and Critters fabric (choices influenced by your comments and what was available - so big thanks to all of you who left a comment) to put in the etsy shop...hopefully soon..

So lots of new fun stuff coming....
Have a lovely weekend.

Summer Fun

Nothing put me in a more summer fun mood than these photos from wondermommy. This is the result of her tutorial. WOW!