"In 1968, Jefferson Airplane released an album called Crown of Creation. In my many years of gazing in wonder at the artwork created by Karen Burton, I have never been more enthralled than when I first saw this watercolor, which, to me, invoked that descriptive phrase. I named it that immediately upon first glance because it created a visual record of the artist’s creative thinking and evolutionary process.I’m left-handed and enjoyed …
‘To My Dear Friend’ – by Friends, for Friends!
To My Dear Friend has recently been published and is now live on Amazon (link below)! A true collaboration between my good friend Deirdre (Dee) Shupe (author) and myself, Karen Burton (illustrator), To My Dear Friend reaches across the months and miles to express feelings from the heart to some of the most important people in our lives. It is comprised of a delightfully illustrated collection of over fifty original sayings that span 94 colorful …
Illustrations for ‘Planting Gardens on the Moon’
I was commissioned to create the cover art and spot illustrations for a poetry book by Aliyah Jackson. 'Planting Gardens on the Moon' presents short poems that deal with self-doubt, isolation, and sometimes anguish. The minimalist black & white line drawings sprinkled through the book enhance the meaning of the accompanying poems, taking the reader deeper into a journey filled with longing, questioning and hope. The poet/author gave me names …
Featured Artist for Candyfloss Magazine
I was honored to have two illustrations in the recent "Flora and Fauna" issue of Candyfloss magazine. This gorgeous curated magazine features contemporary art by artists from across the globe. The Flora and Fauna theme makes for an inspiring look at the natural world around us.Inside this luscious issue are in-depth interviews with Vanessa Van Meerhaeghe (her art graces the cover), photographer Kristin Sjaarda and embroidery artist Anna Koskova. …
Process behind creating the ‘Santorini Romance’ illustration
In response to the call for submissions for the recent PLAY ALONG Illustration Party put on by They Draw & Travel and They Draw & Cook (now combined into the website https://they-draw.com) called "It's All Greek To Me," I decided to depict my son Luke and his wife Audra enjoying what makes Santorini magical (living through them and hoping I can get there someday - I have always swooned over photos of their white buildings, blue roofs, and …