Have you heard yet? Children's Book Week is May 13-19th this year. CBW is a wonderful annual tradition where schools, libraries, and even families take time to recognize books for young people and the joy of reading. Sounds good to...
{the stately Simon} Happy March everyone! February flew by, didn't? In fact it came and went so quickly that I never got to share with you the final paintings of two new custom pet portraits I created. These two...
This is a big moment. It might seem small, but this is HUGE! I finally have my first postcard mailer promoting my own children's illustration and design. HOORAY! {postcards were printed at moo.com } For various reasons,...
This week I finally found a better rhythm between: artwork, design, and the necessary admin tasks of running my business. I always feel better when I can create, especially away from the computer screen. Happily, I've been working on a...
Oye—what a week! I cannot believe it's already Friday? Did you also have a crazy, insane, busy week too? Sadly, this week wasn't about making new artwork (hopefully I'll get to my paints this afternoon!), but I wanted to share...
{Handmade watercolor gift tags} Last week I was creating these very fun and colorful wet into wet washes. (I'm playing with paint!) I love all the color variations and the textures the water and pigment were creating. It seemed a shame...
Are you ready for the new year? I am! The the start of 2013 means we all can clear our plates and begin a new. Of course, many of us do this by making a few New Year's Resolutions. D...
{This is our bird ornament called Scooter. We have the tendency to name things!} It's finally here—the start of the long Christmas weekend! Whoo-ooo! D and I are heading even more north to spend the long holiday weekend with his family....
I'm going let you in on a secret...
Want to send unique handmade holiday cards this year? Or maybe you'd like to gift some artwork to a loved one? Then you should absolutely stop by the AbbyDora Design table at RIT's Winter Craft Fair this Friday Dec. 14th....