small things
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Leaf fabric, greeting cards, books and rabbits
In a prior post I showed a fabric design in progress. This week I got a fabric swatch proof, pictured below, which I approved and have made publicly available now. I like the bright colors of it. In the most recent children’s book I illustrated, Pembral Forgets, I used a leaf motif thought the book. …
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Leaves books and rabbits
After finishing my Pembral Forgets project I was asked if I would make a fabric design from the leaf pattern I had created for the book Pembral Forgets which was written by Steve Tubbs and illustrated by me – (details here) So this week I’ve been making a fabric pattern of leaves that I’m calling…
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A coffee a book and a bun
As we fast approach the deadline for shipping presents I begin to oogle the coffee, the tea and the buns. Let the Jolabokaflod begin! Let the hot chocolate flow! Bring out the books! Here’s a quick meme to explain what Jolabokaflod is in case you’ve not yet had the pleasure… My family officially begins our…
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Stocking whimsy
Stockings were hung by the whimsy with care in hopes of the giggling soon to be there… Okay so that’s not how the poem really goes. Still I’m thinking of ways to keep up my sense of humor and share a chuckle with other people. Imaginative play and laughter are crucial to mental health and…
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Childrens books and other comforts
Well I didn’t expect that. My books sold out at the Aurora Gallery within 11 days. By request I’ve ordered more books to sign and deliver to the gallery asap. I began doing this series of kids books as a gift for my friends and their kids and grandkids. When this pandemic began, for safety…
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Illustrated shorts and other comforts
It’s election time in the U.S. This year is particularly full of hopes and fears. So I’m focusing on comforts as a topic for my art projects. I’m thinking of the importance of the ability to provide self care, self comfort and to comfort others. To feel ones feelings and to continue on without getting…
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Numpurrs 16, 17, 18, 19
This week has been less busy but weird with wildfires and bad air quality where I live in SW Washington. (More re in a sec.) Despite it all I still made progress on my Numpurrs book (see also my last post for more project details) Here are the poem lines that go with the illustrations…
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On being home and enjoying books
My family’s in self quarantine #stayhome and we’ve been talking (via phone/digital means) with friends who are doing the same. [If you are too – THANK YOU!] Some of our friends say they’re viewing this quarantine time as a chance to read more books. That reminds me of how revolutionary it was for me to…
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Pocket Full on new paper
I was given some art paper during the holiday. So I wrote a poem, illustrated it and folded it into an artist book. It’s titled “Pocket Full” and is a limited edition of 2 unique books. Btw: Edition 1 already has been sent to a collector. Contact me privately if you’re interested in Edition 2.
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Art for the holidays
I’ve been busy working on fine art commissions which are someone’s holiday gift. So instead of talking about that – below is access to a “Reading All Year” calendar I made, and fun socks and playing cards, bookmarks, puzzles, drink coasters and such…yes, it’s all design play using my own fine art about reading and…
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