TYPOGRAPHY FRIDAY: Just Sayin'

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The Black and White Photography of Wayne Levin

I love the beautiful photography of Wayne Levin. To me, each photo a moment in 

time where Art and Adventure collide and create something totally timeless. 

Happy Friday to you my Friends. I hope your weekend is timeless. 

ILLUSTRATION INSPIRATION: Katherine Black

A root canal left me out of commission yesterday, so I am posting this week's 

Illustration Inspiration a day late. But Katherine Black is sure to impress! Katherine

 has worked for Disney and American Greetings. She is one of eleven siblings! And

 I absolutely love her sister series shown here in the last two images. 

Thanks for the Inspiration Katherine!

TYPOGRAPHY FRIDAY: Spread the Love

Nothing like big chunky letters with a big chunky message. 

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Creative Christmas Wrapping

Tis the Season... it is springing up so fast on us. I feel like just yesterday we were 

sweating our butts off in the hot summer sun. But, this is one of my favorite times of the

year. I love decorating the house and spending time thinking up the perfect gift... And 

than we get to wrap the gift, which is yet another creative outlet for all of you

creative folks. Here are some simple and cute ideas I found around the web.  

1. Pinterest, 2. Martha Stewart.com, 3. 36th Ave

Bridal Stationary: Illustrated Bouquet

I just recently finished a really fun project. 

I illustrated a bridal bouquet,  and then designed bridal stationary with the bride's 

new name. What a great wedding gift idea!  

Oh to be a Cat on a Wall...

The most adorable wall paper. 

Had to share. 

Via Teaspoon Designs. 

ILLUSTRATION INSPIRATION: Molly Idle

This week's illustration inspiration features the incredibly inspiring work of illustrator, 

Molly Idle. Molly uses exclusively colored pencils in her brilliant work and look at the 

beautiful, creamy outcome. There is a subtle texture in her work, which I think adds a 

nice amount of 'jitter' {I think it is nice to have a little jitter in children's books, it 

compliments a child's mind - anything too smooth and formal feels out of place} 

The composition on the T-Rex illustration is fantastic. The tail frames the situation 

wonderfully. And aren't you all ready in love with that adoring little ballerina? 

So many things to love about the art of Molly Idle. 

Thanks for the inspiration Molly! {xo}

Typography Friday

What Graphic Designer doesn't love a good typography Pun? ;)

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Adorable Custom Holiday Gift Idea

The Folks at The Small Object are really on to something here. These custom 

Kinfolk Ornaments allow you to create a custom ornament that looks just like 

you (or someone else). Wouldn't this be a great first christmas gift for newly 

weds? *hint hint* ha. Those little round heads are just too cute. Check them 

out yourself at their Etsy Shop.

A Peek at Some Fall Work

Its been a busy Fall. Thanks for enduring all of my little self promos. 

Here is just another peek at what I have been up too!

All illustrations available for purchase in my Etsy Store {xox}

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween! 

Dave and I have plans to stay in and hand out candy - eat some candy - and 

hopefully watch a good movie with a cozy fire. (It's amazing how much halloween 

changes for us each year. No dressing up for us. Cozy nights have my heart now.) 

Anyway, do you have any big plans? Dressing up? Do tell!

Illustration Print will be available at my Etsy Store soon!

Illustration Inspiration: Chris Sanders

Happy Illustration Inspiration Day! Today's feature showcases the amazingly 

creative and super adorable sketches of Chris Sanders. Chris Sanders has worked 

as a story artist on The Rescuers Down Under, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, 

and The Lion King, before he was made head of story on Mulan. And he is the 

creative genius behind, our beloved little monster movie, Lilo and Stitch in which 

he wrote, boarded and directed. Beside's Chris's incredible resume he is an 

impressively skilled artist capable of creating this amazing larger than life 

creatures that can scare you *&@# out of you or melt your heart. xo

I am totally in love with the creative liberties he has taken on the children 

he draws and the monsters he dreams up. 

Thanks for the Inspiration Chris!

Autumn Discovery; Nursery Art

My Favorite Fall Project... available for purchase here.

Illustration Inspiration: Ciaran Duffy

Its Wednesday again! {My Favorite day of the week - because it's Illustration 

Inspiration Day!} Today's Illustration Inspiration Feature is the talented Ciaran 

Duffy.  Ireland based Artist, Ciaran, has illustrated books for Harper Collins and 

Lady Bird. And I have fallen head over heels for her Bear sketches. Doesn't 

that bear look so cuddly and dopey. 

Thanks for the Inpiration Ciaran!

New M4aM Totes {!}

Are you as excited as I am about these new Meant for a Moment Totes now 

available on Society 6?!

Father, Daughter

A personal piece from Eric Zettlemoyer, I had to share because it was just to darn adorable. 

 Aren't Dads great? {xox}

{I really love the long spindly legs here}

ILLUSTRATION INSPIRATION: Erwin Madrid

Its ILLUSTRATION INSPIRATION Day! My favorite day of the week!

This week's feature is are amazing beautiful and skillfully composed illustrations 

of Erwin Madrid. He has worked with Dreamworks studio on Shrek 2 and has 

done continued work in the Shrek and Madagascar franchise. His work stands out 

for obvious reasons. But, I am personally drawn to it for its beautiful perspective. 

He sets the viewer up for an adventure every time they partake in one of his peices. 

The Red Riding Hood sequence is particularly intriguing. The perspective auto-

matically makes you feel like you are stalking prey. And innocent little red riding 

hood is isolated and unsuspecting. I totally love it!

 His work is well thought out and brilliantly captured. 

Thanks for the Inspiration Erwin! xo

Its that time of year...

This is why I love fall. 

Illustration by Ginger Haze

To Melt your Heart